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Burn / ScaldJuly 17, 2003CPSC #03160

CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
Not stated
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recalled slow cookers were sold under the Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex brand names, which are printed on the front of the base of the unit. The slow cookers are either round or oval, and were sold in solid white and various print designs. They have a capacity of 3.5 to 6.5 quarts. The slow cookers have series codes A through D which are printed on the bottom along with the model number. Brand Names Model Numbers Hamilton Beach 33390, 33475, 33575, 33590, 33675, 33690, 33725, 33850, 33860 Hamilton Beach / Portfolio 33680 Proctor-Silex 33320, 33320FD, 33325, 33375, 33380, 33625A

Hazard

The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.

Injuries

The company has received approximately 4,700 reports of handles breaking, including two reports of consumers who required medical attention for burns.

Where it was sold

  • Discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2002, for between $15 and $45.

Photos

Recalled Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Slow Cookers
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