CPSC2005-01-13
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc., 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 should stop using the product immediately and contact Wal-Mart to receive a replacement slow cooker base.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2000 through December 2002 for about $25 (4.5-quart model) and $35 (6-quart model).
Affected count
600,000
Injuries reported
Hamilton Beach and Wal-Mart have received 531 reports of handles breaking, including four reports of consumers who were burned by hot food.
Products
GE Oval and Double Dish Slow Cookers
Consumer contact
Call the Wal-Mart Slow Cooker Recall Hotline toll-free at (888) 293-3343 anytime or go to www.walmart.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Slow-Cookers-Don't want to check this manually?
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