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24 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 10, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 24reports to CPSC
  • Dec 10, 2024the latest report was made
  • Jul 1, 2011the earliest
  • 23with the company’s comments
Brand
Hamilton Beach
Maker
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
ToastersCPSC’s product type: Toasters (code 234), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex”

By month

1 report from January 2024 to December 2024; the most in December 2024, 1. 23 earlier reports, since July 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
December 20241
November 20221
April 20221
November 20201
September 20201
June 20201
February 20191
November 20181
November 20171
October 20171
July 20161
May 20151
March 20151
August 20131
July 20131
March 20131
June 20121
February 20121
January 20122
November 20111
August 20111
July 20112

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 4 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 18 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Dec 10, 2024, sent to the company Dec 17, 2024, published by CPSC Jan 3, 2025

    The product, in the report: Toaster

    Hamilton Beach Toaster Model: 22997FG Your series number: A1742YW did not pop up yesterday. I walked into the kitchen and black smoke was pouring out of the toaster. Another minute or two and the bread would have caught fire. I have the box and receipt. We bought it from Walmart. Please advise. [REDACTED]

    Model
    22997FG
    UPC
    40094 2297
    Serial number
    A1742YW
    Bought from
    walmart
    Bought
    Oct 18, 2024, about then
    Where
    Centennial, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Nov 7, 2022, sent to the company Nov 10, 2022, published by CPSC Nov 28, 2022

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Toaster with Extra- Wide Slots, Black, 22217

    Out of nowhere this insanely loud like vibrating noise I could feel and hear started coming from the kitchen thought it was the broken fridge maybe, it kept getting louder and louder I let the pets out (this all occurred in under like 1-2 mins lol) covered my head and went toward the kitchen and the noise just kept getting more and more intense like a bomb about to go off

    And then BAM a crazy loud sound like a rifle and a flash of light I hit the floor cuz, well I’ve had a lot of “fires” in my life and just general bad luck lol… anyway… the noise stopped and I finally stood up and loooked and the toaster had little like insulation coming out of the top all like toasted hahaha and the plug was hanging half out of the outlet

    Model
    22217
    Serial number
    C4612DA
    Bought from
    WalMart, Wisconsin
    Bought
    Oct 10, 2022, about then
    Where
    Menomonie, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 34, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. First aid

    Made Apr 11, 2022, sent to the company Apr 13, 2022, published by CPSC Apr 27, 2022

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 4 slice toaster with large opening for bagels

    I have a Hamilton Beach 4 slice toaster that when I pick it up I admit by using my thumb onto the right side opening and remaining fingers on the side. I keep cutting myself by doing this. I’ve always picked up toasters this was and never have I ever gotten cut by any other

    Model
    24790
    UPC
    N/A
    Serial number
    A3261B1
    Bought from
    Kitchen store, Oregon
    Bought
    Dec 31, 2016, about then
    Where
    Albany, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  4. No one hurt

    Made Nov 14, 2020, sent to the company Dec 10, 2020, published by CPSC Dec 28, 2020

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 2-slice, xtra wide slot toaster, red, 22623

    I opened the box and smelled a very strong chemical or metallic sealant or pesticidal smell that filled the kitchen. Inhaling it made me cough.

    Model
    22623
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2020, about then
    Where
    Portland, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 73, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Sep 24, 2020, sent to the company Oct 16, 2020, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2020

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach stainless 2 slot toaster, model number 22811

    I had used the toaster early in the morning (@7:30). About 6:00 PM, my husband and son were upstairs in our home. My son smelled something and went downstairs to check it out. He came down and found the toaster sparking and in flames. My husband was able to get it unplugged and threw several bowls of water on it, putting it out. My husband sustained mild 2nd degree burns from the cord melting and hitting his hand as he unplugged it from the wall.

    Model
    22811
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Jun 17, 2017, about then
    Where
    San Diego, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  6. No one hurt

    Made Jun 4, 2020, sent to the company Jul 13, 2020, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2020

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 2 Slot Toaster, model 22785, chrome finish

    Three times since we purchased our toaster on May 9, 2020 the toaster got into a dangerous state. Each time the incidents occurred we were toasting bagels. After several minutes we noticed smoke coming out of the toaster and the toaster had not automatically stopped. Clicking the ‘Cancel’ button had no effect - the elements stayed on and the bagels continued to burn. The only way I could get the toaster to stop was to unplug it. The toaster itself became *extremely* hot to the touch, and there was a distinct smell of burning toaster parts (perhaps plastic, rubber, or metal).

    After the toaster cooled down it appears the problem is that the metal piece the bread or bagel sits on gets dislodged easily and stuck on the inside of the toaster itself. This must prevent the toaster from turning off and popping up the bagel/toast. We had an older model that also had the metal piece dislodge occasionally, but it didn’t prevent the toaster from turning off (it just made it hard to get the toast out).

    I feel this is an extremely dangerous appliance. If we had walked away or been distracted, there is no doubt the bagel would have caught on fire (it was very close). I also am made to wonder what would happen to the toaster unit itself if it were left on indefinitely.

    Model
    22785
    Serial number
    a1102da
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    May 9, 2020
    Where
    Columbus, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Feb 14, 2019, sent to the company Feb 26, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 13, 2019

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 4 slice Toaster Model 24121 Series B0351Bi

    My toaster failed to pop up and continued heating the toast to the point of ignition, presenting a fire hazard. I contacted Hamilton Beach, manufacturer of the toaster, after reading of recalls of their products for the same issue. When I supplied the model number, they indicated that it was not one of the current recall toasters. I explained that I would be filing a report with you.

    Hamilton Beach 4-slice toaster Model 24121 Series B0351BI

    Model
    24121
    Serial number
    B0351BI
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    May 27, 2015
    Where
    Whittemore, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Nov 18, 2018, sent to the company Feb 14, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2019

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 2-slot toaster.

    I purchased a Hamilton Beach 2-slot toaster at the local Fred Meyer store. When using the toaster, I discovered that it does not pop up when done but continues to cook and ultimately burn the item in the toaster. The pop-up when done feature fails to work. The Hamilton Beach model number is: 22790 and the Series is A2781B1.

    I did a Google search for Hamilton Beach recalls and found that this toaster was recalled in 2008 and again in 2011. The pictures of these two recalled toasters is identical to the one I just purchased. It seems the toaster problem has not been fixed from previous recalls and has simply been put back on the market.

    The only thing I can do now, is throw it out and call it a total loss. I didn’t save my receipt as I have never owned a bad toaster before.

    Can you help with this? Recall this toaster please and if there is anyway to recover my $39 that would be great, too. Thanks.

    Model
    22790
    UPC
    I don’t know
    Serial number
    A2781B1
    Bought from
    Fred Meyer, Barbur Blvd, Portland OR 97219, Oregon
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2018, about then
    Where
    Portland, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 69, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. First aid

    Made Nov 23, 2017, sent to the company Dec 1, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 15, 2017

    The product, in the report: Keep warm 4 slice toaster

    On November 22, 2017, my toaster that was sitting on top of my stove caught fire from underneath. Thus causing a lot of damage to my home & stove/oven

    Model
    24810
    Bought from
    Walmart, Illinois
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2016, about then
    Where
    Pontiac, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 44, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  10. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Oct 6, 2017, sent to the company Jun 6, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2018

    The product, in the report: hamilton beach cool wall toaster model22614Z

    i type like this because it is easier for me .... .i was burned by the hamilton beach cool wall toaster model 22614Z the box etc says you can touch/hold it while using or not as the outside walls remain cool the do not and will burn you as it did my fingers 1. history ...... bought last sat at walmart burned finger tips called wal mart spoke to [REDACTED] i told them and said remover from shelves 2 hamilton beach closed weekends called them and emailed on monday spoke to [REDACTED] told them about it and suggested In very strong term to remove from market they offered me 12 bucks 3 got emails from their companies that i think are crap ..... there is no mention by hamilto beach or parent company o f removal from market or investigating 4 I am a foot and ankle surgeon so I treated my burned fingers myself please make them remove this toaster fom the market thanks [REDACTED]

    This will burn you Box says its cool.... Crap.... Don’t touch it

    Model
    22614Z
    Bought from
    Wal mart, Florida
    Bought
    Aug 26, 2017, about then
    Where
    Pompano Beach, Florida: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Age 76, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand hamilton beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  11. No one hurt

    Made Jul 29, 2016, sent to the company Aug 8, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 22, 2016

    The product, in the report: 2-Slice Toaster with digital controls.

    Hamilton Beach 2-slice toaster model 22501 series A4631DM. This toaster worked perfectly for about a year. I loved it. Then suddenly while cooking breakfast I noticed that the toast was burning dark black. The eject button would not work, and lifting “up” on down lever did not work. The electronic digital buttons looked hot and dark. There was no way to turn the unit off as the toast continued to smoke. If I had not been standing there my house would have likely experienced a serious kitchen fire or worse.

    I pulled the plug, with sparks galore.

    This model is not on a recall list, but perhaps it should be. I will replace with a different model from a different manufacturer.

    Model
    Hamilton Beach 2 slice toaster model 22501
    Serial number
    A4631DM
    Bought from
    Walmart or Target
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Hanford, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  12. No one hurt

    Made May 7, 2015, sent to the company May 15, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 1, 2015

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach Model 22201 Series B 1880 BI Type T35 toaster

    The toaster started on it’s own with the lever in the up position. This may have happened when power resumed after a brief outage. It was not discovered to be on for a few hours, causing the toaster to partially melt, nearby wood cabinets to get very hot and char but not catch fire. Nearby plastic items melted.

    Model
    Hamilton Beach Model 22201 Series B 1880 BI
    Serial number
    N/A
    Where
    Cottonwood, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Mar 22, 2015, sent to the company Apr 1, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2015

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach Toaster. Type T 95 Model 226142 with an 8-inch cord

    This toaster only has an 8-inch cord. Any way you use it is a danger. Instructions state this is for safety. Directions then state that if a longer cord is needed use an extension cord. The first time I used this toaster I had to turn my dish rack upside down sit the toaster on it which still strained the cord and then moved the top of the toaster only 7 inches from the bottom of my cabinets. Adding an extension cord will increase fire risk and chance of a child pulling this off the counter. A cord at least 18 inches long would be better.

    Toaster is Hamilton Beach model 226142 Type 95 Wal Mart number 40094 22614 purchased 3-20-15

    Model
    hamilton beach model 226142
    UPC
    400940- 22614
    Serial number
    a504100
    Bought from
    wal mart
    Bought
    Mar 20, 2015
    Where
    Erie, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand hamilton beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Aug 20, 2013, sent to the company Aug 28, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2013

    The product, in the report: 2-slot toaster

    When toasting an [REDACTED] brand waffle in a Hamilton Beach toaster my wife and I began to smell something that we did not initially attribute to the toaster. When the smoke alarm went off, however, we determined that it was the waffle. The “wire bread guides” in the toaster open wider than the sheet metal toast slots above. When the waffle was “toasted,” the bread guides attempted to lift it, but the waffle caught the edge of the upper sheet metal toast slot, preventing the waffle from lifting and preventing the toaster from shutting off. Had we not been attentive to the situation we could have had a fire caused by a burning waffle or anything in the area heated by the toaster and waffle. This is an unacceptably hazardous design. No injuries or property loss were sustained.

    Model
    22570E
    Serial number
    A3321DM
    Bought from
    Costco, Michigan
    Bought
    Feb 15, 2013
    Where
    Clinton Township, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Jul 3, 2013, sent to the company Jul 25, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 8, 2013

    The product, in the report: toaster

    The consumer stated that she turned on her toaster and approximately a minute later the toaster flames were shooting up. The consumer stated that the flames were approximately 4’ high. The consumer stated that she immediately unplugged the toaster and put inside the sink. She stated that once in the sink she poured water on top of the toaster and the flames were put out.

    The consumer stated that no one was injured. The consumer stated that there were no damages to her home structure.

    The consumer stated that she contacted the manufacturer and they requested for her to mail the toaster back to them. The consumer stated that she received a response stating that it was her fault because it had been place on top of something hot, which is incorrect.

    The consumer stated that she believed that this product should be investigated since it poses a fire hazard.

    Model
    22504
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Unknown
    Where
    Niles, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Mar 4, 2013, sent to the company Mar 13, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 27, 2013

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Chrome Toaster

    Toaster did not ‘pop-up’, starting a fire on the burnt toast.

    Model
    22560/2-Slice Chrome Toaster
    Serial number
    A3420BI
    Bought from
    Target, New York
    Where
    Columbia, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. No one hurt

    Made Jun 19, 2012, sent to the company Jun 28, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 13, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach toaster 2 slice Model 22559

    Toaster was plugged in. Smelled like it was burning. Not able to push or pull the lever or cancel the toasting smell. Handle broke off in the process. Blackened inside. Afraid it might have caught fire. Unplugged it.

    Model
    22559
    Serial number
    C0180B1
    Bought from
    K-Mart, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Aug 14, 2007, about then
    Where
    Butler, Pennsylvania: Mobile/Manufactured Home
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  18. No one hurt

    Made Feb 29, 2012, sent to the company Apr 6, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 20, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach toaster model 22504. Two-slot toaster, brushed metal finish.

    Investigated a kitchen fire in a sprinkler apartment. The sprinkler system extinguished fire early on and its obvious the fire started at the toaster. The plastic bottom melted out onto the counter top. We found burnt French bread in the toaster. We also found the handle in the down position.

    We got an exemplar and tried to start a fire with French bread. No luck despite repeataed cycles of toasting. All of the heat is vented up and out of the toast slots. Recorded only ambient temperatures on the plastic bottom.

    Next we introduced a fire at the printed circuit board where the power cord attached. Produced almost identical fire damage to the kitchen. We think this started inside the control area and probably was NOT due to operator misuse or error. Furthermore, we learned that the post-fire position of the toaster handle is a function of fire damage, not the pre-fire position of the toaster handle. We are Certified Fire Investigators, not electrical engineers. Consequently we’re submitting this to CPSC for review.

    Model
    22504
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Where
    Spokane, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 25, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. No one hurt

    Made Jan 28, 2012, sent to the company Feb 3, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Proctor-Silex 2-slice toaster. White color. Model [22415] Type T17 Series E2000S

    My wife placed a piece of toast in the “ONE SLICE” side of toaster. A minute or two later there were flames shooting out of the opposite side of toaster. Once the flames were extinguished, there was a strong burnt plastic smell. Since we always empty the crumb tray, food residue was not the cause. I have a photo of the damage if needed.

    Model
    [22415]
    Serial number
    E2000S
    Bought
    Jan 2, 2002, about then
    Where
    South Bend, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 51, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  20. No one hurt

    Made Jan 16, 2012, sent to the company Jan 24, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 7, 2012

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 4 slice toaster . chrome/black color

    We had put bread in our toaster to toast, only to come back a few minutes later out of a room upstairs, to a house filled with black smoke! The toaster did not pop up like it was suppose to and the cancel button didn’t even work to stop it when i went running down to see what was going on. I had to unplug the toaster and force the knob up to stop it from toasting. The bread was burnt to a charred black little piece of a fire waiting to happen!! I have 2 children under the age of 3 and a puppy and we were all exposed to the terrible strong black smoke. We live in MN and it is the middle of winter, so it’s not like we can just run out of the house or open all the doors and windows and let the house air out for days. It was a very dangerous and scary situation for my family, and left our house smelling of smoke soot for weeks on end. I contacted Hamilton Beach immediately from the information I had on the bottom of the toaster and they said they would replace it once they received our old one. It took them 5 weeks to get a new one mailed out to us. This is a daily appliance we use in our household. So, today, we finally received the new one via UPS. We opened it and plugged it in to test it out...the very first time we pushed the handles down in the toasting position, the right one blew out w/a loud sound and sparks. We tried it a second time, and it did this very same thing again...we immediately unplugged it and will not be using this brand new toaster we were just sent as a replacement. Another very scary incident w/the very same brand of toaster. We are very very disgusted with hamilton beach and their toaster appliance...not to mention the unfriendly customer service when speaking to them!!!!!!!!!!!

    Model
    24600
    Serial number
    c0911b1
    Bought from
    original - walmart
    Where
    Waite Park, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. First aid

    Made Nov 28, 2011, sent to the company Dec 6, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 20, 2011

    The product, in the report: Hamilton beach four slice stainless toaster. Model 24600

    Hamilton beach 24600 4 slice toaster. The toaster has burned things, smoked and sparked for several months. Lowering the settings did little to resolve this issue. My 13 year old was burned while trying to remove her toast. I contacted Hamilton beach and they said this model was not recalled but they could send me out the same toaster for $19.95 shipping. I would rather buy a new roster than have the same problems again. I think this toaster has the same issues as the recalled two slice version, 22600.

    Model
    24600
    Serial number
    C5101b1
    Bought from
    Kohls, Utah
    Bought
    Aug 13, 2011, about then
    Where
    farmington, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 13, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand hamilton beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  22. No one hurt

    Made Aug 21, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2011

    The product, in the report: White, w/ red light on side where controls are.

    We have a Hamilton Beach Toaster, Model 22145, Series B5250BI. I contacted Hamilton Beach via email with no response. I did the check for recall on their web site and it shows this particular toaster not to be involved in the recall. However, since using the toaster, I have noticed a spot on my countertop, probably from heat from the toaster. I just wanted to see if this series toaster should be added to the hamilton beach recall. Thank you.

    Model
    22145
    Bought from
    Walmart, Alabama
    Bought
    Apr 12, 2006, about then
    Where
    Jacksonville, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. No one hurt

    Made Jul 11, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 2, 2011

    The product, in the report: metal two slice toaster

    Toaster: Model and Serial Numbers 22560 B3540BI My toaster is older than the ones that were just put on recall, however, they look the same (just an older model) and they have the same defect. Sometimes (25%-50%) of the time the toaster will not pop-up after toasting the toast. It will remain the the toasting position burning the toast. The only way to stop it is to manually push the lever up. There is a cancel button on the toaster, when the toast is stuck down burning the cancel button does not work either. It will not stop the toaster from cooking or pop the toast up. It has been doing this for many years. I must always stand by the toaster while toasting, because I am fearful of a fire.

    Model
    22560
    Serial number
    b3540bi
    Where
    redlands, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. First aid

    Made Jul 1, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2011

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach Toaster model 22145 series B2350B1

    I burned myself on the metal part of the toaster where the toast is inserted. The burn was small and so I didn’t think too much of it. However last night my 11 year old grandson was by the counter when I was toasting some bread and he did the same thing by touching his arm on this part of toaster and he got a rather bad burn about 3 inches long. I noticed that the metal part at the top of this toaster is higher than the surrounding plastic that doesn’t heat up. Because the rest of the toaster doesn’t get hot it is easy not to realize how hot that top part is and get burned. Also, I noticed that my other similar toaster that is a different brand had same metal area but it is recessed down inside the plastic so the hazard is almost eliminated. I’ve never burned myself on this one and I use it a lot. The Hamilton beach model that we got burned on is the one I use occasionally when I want to toast 4 pieces at once. I think the co. should have all the metal recessed in on plastic toasters.

    Model
    22145
    Serial number
    B2350B1
    Bought from
    don’t remember
    Where
    Allendale, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 11, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Other Relative
    As this report names them
    Brand hamilton beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

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