CPSC2004-08-05
CPSC, The Holmes Group Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.
Hazard
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement base.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and additional discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through May 2002, for between $15 and $40.
Affected count
1.8 million
Injuries reported
CPSC has received 45 reports of handles breaking, including 14 reports of consumers who reported burn injuries from the hot contents.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cookers
Consumer contact
Contact The Holmes Group at (800) 299-1284 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.rivalrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-The-Holmes-Group-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Slow-Cookers-Don't want to check this manually?
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