Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Active Recall Announced September 30, 2008 CPSC #08413

Quick answer

Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards is CPSC recall #08413, announced on September 30, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any wal-mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.. Affected brand: Wal-Mart Stores Inc..

Hazard

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

Affected products

General Electric Toasters

Recalled brands

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.

Recall date

September 30, 2008

Categories

Toasters/Toaster Ovens

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08413?

CPSC recall #08413 covers Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 30, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #08413?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08413 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any wal-mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Wal-Mart-Recalls-General-Electric-Toasters-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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