CPSC2008-09-30
Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.
Sold at
Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.
Affected count
About 210,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
General Electric Toasters
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Wal-Mart-Recalls-General-Electric-Toasters-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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