Wal-Mart General Electric Toasters recall: Fire and Shock Hazards
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Why was Wal-Mart General Electric Toasters recalled?
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster. Contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- General Electric Toasters
- Company
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Quantity
- About 210,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.
- Recall date
- September 30, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters or the toasters tripping the circuit breaker in consumers' homes. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black plastic base and controls with either two or four openings on the top. The GE logo is located on the front of the toasters just above the controls. Model numbers 169115 and 169116 are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toasters. 4-Slice 169115 2-Slice 169116