CPSC2005-07-29
CPSC, The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers
The Holmes Group, 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. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through May 2002, were previously recalled for the same hazard. The recall has now been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
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 2005, for between $15 and $40.
Affected count
About 2.6 million
Injuries reported
CPSC has received a total of 126 reports of handles breaking, including 33 reports of consumers who reported burn injuries from the hot contents of these slow cookers.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rival® Slow Cooker
Consumer contact
Visit The Holmes Group's Web site at www.rivalrecall.com or call (800) 299-1284 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-The-Holmes-Group-Expands-Recall-of-Slow-CookersDon't want to check this manually?
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