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Hamilton Beach, Proctor-Silex Recall Fire-Prone Toasters

March 6, 2008
Nearly half a million Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex toasters are being recalled. The toasters can remain 'on' (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.

Hamilton Beach has received at least 63 reports of toasters that remained 'on' despite being in the 'up' position. There are no reports of injuries or fires.

The toasters were sold at 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. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact Hamilton Beach for instructions to receive a free replacement toaster.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 574-6800 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hamiltonbeach.com for Hamilton Beach® toasters, and www.proctorsilex.com for Proctor-Silex® toasters.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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