CPSC2003-07-17
CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.
Hazard
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
Remedy
Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.
Sold at
Discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2002, for between $15 and $45.
Affected count
2.7 million
Injuries reported
The company has received approximately 4,700 reports of handles breaking, including two reports of consumers who required medical attention for burns.
Products
Slow Cookers
Consumer contact
Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com or www.proctor-silex.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Hamilton-Beach-and-Proctor-Silex-Announce-Recall-of-Slow-Cookers-Don't want to check this manually?
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