Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary =
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.=20
Name of Product: General Electric Toasters
Units: About 210,000
Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating =
element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to =
consumers.
Incidents/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.
Description: The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black =
plastic base and controls with either two or four openings in 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.
If you or a loved one suffered fire damage to your property or were injured due to the General Electric Toasters sold at Walmart - Call us to discuss your case.
John Giddens, Attorney at Law
226 North President Street
Jackson, MS 39201
john@law-inc.com
(601) 355-2022
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