Toasters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

March 2008

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 482,000 Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex toasters that pose a fire hazard. The recalled units can remain on (energized) after they have completed toasting, possibly igniting flammable items that are in contact with the toaster.

The toasters subject to the recall were sold in black, red, white, chrome, and brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex is printed on the side of the toasters. The following model numbers are affected: 22145B, 22145BC, 22450, 22559, 22625, 22627C, 22635, 22657, 22658, 22779, 22900, 22903, 22903H, 24450, 24559, 24657, and 24779.

The toasters were sold nationwide from August 2007 through February 2008. There have been 63 reports of the toasters remaining on after toasting was complete.