October 2, 2008
Wal-Mart has recalled about 210,000 General Electric toasters. An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. 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.
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-Slice: 169115
2-Slice: 169116
The toasters were made in China and sold at Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster. 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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08413.html
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