Recalls / 2003-07-17

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

03160 · Recalled 2003-07-17 · CPSC page

Recalled Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Slow Cookers

Description

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Slow Cookers		2.7 million

Parties

Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex
Sold at: Discount department, from January 1999 through December 2002, for, $45.

Consumer contact

Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com or www.proctor-silex.com.

Source: CPSC recall 03160. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.