Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 08413. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.
CPSC recall 08413 has the recall date 30 Sep 2008. The notice names the firm Wal-Mart Stores. The recall has about 210,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Toasters/Toaster Ovens.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 210,000 |
| 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 |
| Product | General Electric Toasters, About 210,000, Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28. |
| Importer | Wal-Mart Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 210,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Toasters/Toaster Ovens
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Wal-Mart Stores
- 21
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08413. https://recallregister.com/product/4490-wal-mart-recalls-general-electric-toasters-due-to-fire-and-shock-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08413 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart Stores nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08413?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 210,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China