CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-01-13 · 05085
Hazards
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
Recall
Number
05085
Date
2005-01-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GE Oval and Double Dish Slow Cookers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2000 through December 2002 for about $25 (4.5-quart model) and $35 (6-quart model).
Importer(s)
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Distributor(s)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Description
The recalled slow cookers include the 4.5-Quart Oval and 6-Quart Double Dish models sold under the General Electric (GE) brand name. The model name is printed on the front of the units. The 4.5-quart unit has model number 106661 and the 6-quart unit has model number 106851. Both models have series codes A through D, which are printed on the bottom along with the model number. The base of the slow cookers is white with an olive or honeysuckle graphic.