Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4243.
The recalled Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® toasters are black, red, white, chrome or brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex is printed on the side of the toasters. Only specific series codes of each model are included in this recall. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toasters. Toaster Model Numbers 22145B 22779 22145BC 22900 22450 22903 22559 22903H 22625 24450 22627C 24559 22635 24657 22657 24779 22658
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4243.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Department Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Grocery Stores, Home Center Stores, And Other Stores Retail Stores Nationwide, And Various Online Retailers From August 2007 Through February 2008 For Between $13 And $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4243.
For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 672-5872 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamiltonbeach.com for Hamilton Beach® toasters, and www.proctorsilex.com for Proctor-Silex® toasters.
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Department Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Grocery Stores, Home Center Stores, And Other Stores Retail Stores Nationwide, And Various Online Retailers From August 2007 Through February 2008 For Between $13 And $40. Recall FAQ
Department Stores, Mass Merchandisers, Grocery Stores, Home Center Stores, And Other Stores Retail Stores Nationwide, And Various Online Retailers From August 2007 Through February 2008 For Between $13 And $40. is the subject of an appliances recall: Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 6, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 482,000 units are potentially affected.