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Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

  • Picture of Recalled Toaster
  • Picture of Recalled Toaster
Name of Product:
General Electric Toasters
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:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
September 30, 2008
Units:

About 210,000

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.

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Recall Details

Description:

The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black plastic base and controls with either two or four openings in 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-Slice2-Slice
169115169116
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.

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.

Sold At:
Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.
Importer(s):

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-413

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