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General Electric 2-Slice and 4-Slice Digital Toasters

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DescriptionGeneral Electric 2-Slice and 4-Slice Digital Toasters Product description This recall involves General Electric 2-Slice and 4-Slice Digital Toasters, which have a chrome steel body and a black plastic base. The GE logo is on a badge on the front of the toasters. The affected model numbers are 169150 and 169151. Hazard identified An electrical short between the heating element and the bread cage in some units can pose a risk of fire or electrical shock. Neither Health Canada nor General Electric have received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these toasters. Number sold Approximately 6,541 units of the recalled toasters were sold exclusively at Walmart stores across Canada. Time period sold The recalled toasters were sold from September 2007 to July 2008. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Manufacturer Walmart Canada Inc. Mississauga CANADA Tel: 1-800-328-0402 (Option 3) Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
  • For more information, consumers can contact Walmart toll-free at 1-877-556-0973.
  • Consumers may also visit the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:f905175d-3cb7-42dc-af58-1759a9a31658] for more information regarding this recall.
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