Proctor Silex toasters

5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 3, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

5reports to CPSC
Nov 3, 2025the latest report was made
Sep 14, 2011the earliest
5with the company’s comments

Brand: Proctor Silex
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

By month

1 report from December 2024 to November 2025; the most in November 2025, 1. 4 earlier reports, since September 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
November 2025	1
August 2020	1
June 2015	1
April 2015	1
September 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

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.

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

No one hurt
Made Nov 3, 2025, sent to the company Nov 10, 2025, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2025

The product, in the report: Proctor Silex double slice toaster

Proctor Silex double slice toaster created a flash fire, popped and blew a breaker.

Model
I dont know
UPC
threw it away a
Serial number
threw it away already
Where
Orange City, Iowa: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/13/2025) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this consumer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences. We have not had the opportunity to examine the product and verify this consumer’s experience. Consequently, without this information we are unable to comment further.

CPSC report 20251103-67EEE-2147326605. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 2, 2020, sent to the company Aug 11, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 25, 2020

The product, in the report: 4 slot Toaster - Proctor Silex - Model 24215 - serial # A4691DA

Electric toaster (4 slots) - while plugged in and in use there was a glow, arcing sound that then a loud pop that blew out the toaster. I unplugged it. There were remnants of insulation and such blown out of the toaster. Toaster is 4 months old.

Model
24215
UPC
unknown
Serial number
A4691DA
Bought from
Farm and Fleet, Wisconsin
Bought
Apr 4, 2020
Where
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/12/2021) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this consumer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences. We have not had an opportunity to examine the product and verify the consumer’s experience. Consequently, without this information we are unable comment further.

CPSC report 20200802-514FF-2147370740. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made Jun 3, 2015, sent to the company Jun 11, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 25, 2015

The product, in the report: 2 slice toaster

toaster stayed on and almost caused a fire, the toast was burnt to a crisp an red hot I had to put the toast in the sink and run water on it ,my whole house was filled with smoke

Bought from
bimart
Bought
May 29, 2015
Where
Emmett, Idaho: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand proctor silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/12/2015) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this consumer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences. In this instance, the customer did not contact us, so we have not had an opportunity to examine the product to verify the consumer’s experience. Consequently, without this information we are unable comment further.

CPSC report 20150603-CBADF-2147432398. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 9, 2015, sent to the company May 7, 2015, published by CPSC May 21, 2015

The product, in the report: Proctor Silex 4-Slice Toaster

The consumer feels that the unit and similar units that have the circuit board and outlet plug in the front of the unit pose a fire hazard. When the consumer used the oven he placed the cord underneath the unit to hide the wire and after a few minutes he realized that the cord was very hot.
On 04/03/15 the consumer contacted the firm (800-851-8900) and expressed his concerns. The firm’s rep told the consumer that many of their products have this design.

Model
24610
UPC
Unknown
Serial number
B0941YW
Bought from
Unknown, New Jersey
Bought
Apr 1, 2015, about then
Where
Carlstadt, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/28/2015) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this consumer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences. We have not had an opportunity to examine the product to verify the consumer’s experience. Consequently, without this information we are unable comment further. Nonetheless, we do want consumers to know that Hamilton Beach toasters are tested for conformance to the UL safety standards.

CPSC report 20150409-CE47D-1478215. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 14, 2011, sent to the company Sep 21, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 5, 2011

The product, in the report: Toaster oven made or sold by Proctor Silex This unit is white with a glass door on the front. The model number listed was 31116Y The label also said type 044

The timer on the toaster oven stopped functioning. This caused the heating element to remain on far past the desired cook time. The result was that the contents ignited. No property damage or injury occurred. The fire was extinguished and the toaster oven placed outside.
The toaster oven was made by Proctor Silex and is Model # 31116Y It was purchased at a ShopRite grocery store.

Model
31116Y
Bought from
ShopRite
Bought
Dec 1, 2010, about then
Where
Swan Lake, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 55, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Parent
As this report names them
Brand Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/18/2011) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this consumer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences.
The consumer has chosen to remain anonymous, which precludes us from interviewing the consumer, examining the product or otherwise verifying the report. We have no record of receiving a consumer report concerning this oven, as described in the Database report. Based on the information provided in the report, we cannot determine whether the incident is attributable to a failure to follow instructions in the Use & Care guide that accompanied the toaster oven. For example, in order to correctly set the timer, the user is instructed to rotate the timer knob past 5 and then back to the desired time; also, the user is instructed to place the oven rack and baking pan in certain positions inside the oven, depending on how the oven is being used. A failure to follow the instructions could result in a food fire; however, the oven is designed to contain the fire, which appears to be consistent with this consumer’s report.

CPSC report 20110914-1259C-2147475342. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Proctor Silex toasters

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