Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12057. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
CPSC recall 12057 has the recall date 15 Dec 2011. The notice names the firm Hamilton Beach Brands. The recall has about 14,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Toasters.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Hamilton Beach has received 5 reports of toasters being energized when first plugged into an outlet. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22602 toasters. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and "Hamilton Beach" printed below the control panel. |
| Product | Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters, About 14,000, Toasters |
| Sold at | Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $19 and $34. Also, some of these toasters were sent to consumers as replacements for model 22600 toasters recalled in June 2011. |
| Importer | Hamilton Beach Brands Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Toasters
- CPSC recalls of 2011
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Toasters
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Hamilton Beach Brands
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 May 2014 | Hamilton Beach Recalls Baby Food Makers Due to Small Parts Hazard |
| 30 Jun 2011 | Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard |
| 6 Mar 2008 | Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12057The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12057. https://recallregister.com/product/931-toasters-recalled-by-hamilton-beach-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12057 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hamilton Beach has received 5 reports of toasters being energized when first plugged into an outlet. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $19 and $34. Also, some of these toasters were sent to consumers as replacements for model 22600 toasters recalled in June 2011.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12057?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12057?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,000