CPSC2004-08-05
CPSC, Select Brands Inc. Announce Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers
Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Hazard
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.
Sold at
QVC television nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for about $30.
Affected count
About 39,000 units
Injuries reported
The retailer has received 10 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers
Consumer contact
Call Select Brands at 1-866-663-4500 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Select-Brands-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Corningware-Slow-CookersDon't want to check this manually?
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