Hamilton Beach Brands is voluntarily recalling about 482,000 toasters worldwide. The toasters can remain "on" (energized) after popping up, and can ignite flammable items covering or in contact with the toaster, posing a fire hazard.

ANY CONSUMER WHO HAS A RECALLED TOASTER SHOULD STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY AND DISPOSE OF IT IN ANY CONVENIENT, SAFE WAY - BUT SHOULD NOT SELL IT OR GIVE IT AWAY. EVERYONE SHOULD DO THEIR PART TO PREVENT FURTHER USE OF A RECALLED PRODUCT!

Hamilton Beach has received at least 63 reports of toasters remaining on after popping up. There have been no reports of injuries or fires.

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The recalled toasters were sold under the Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex^® brand names, which are printed on the front of the toasters. The recalled toasters are stamped metal and plastic toasters that come in 2-slice or 4-slice models.

22145B

22145BC

22450

22559

22625

22627C

22635

22657

22658

22779

22900

22903

22903H

24450

24559

24657

24779

These toasters were sold at department stores, mass merchandisers, grocery stores, home center stores, and other retail stores nationwide, as well as through on-line retailers from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $40.

Only specific series codes of the above models are being recalled. The model and series codes are printed on the bottom of the toasters. Here is an example:

A0180ZZ

These toasters were manufactured in China.

To find out if your toaster is subject to this recall, register here on line or call Hamilton Beach® toll free at 1.800.672.5872 any time for instructions.