CPSC small-appliance recalls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued the following recalls of small kitchen appliances. For more information, read this item from the Consumer Reports Safety blog and click on each item for details  from the CPSC.

Hamilton Beach and Proctor Silex toasters (shown) recalled due to fire hazard.

Cooks deep fryers (sold at JCPenney) recalled due to fire and hazards.

QVC and Tristar electric contact grills recalled due to fire hazard.

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