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Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock HazardsDate: 9/30/2008
Reason: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: General Electric Toasters Units: About 210,000 Importer: 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. 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. 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.
Sold at: Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster. 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 Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/26/2008 Reason: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/30/2008 Reason: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The plastic portion of the unit’s power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide |
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