Recalls / 2004-06-15
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
04159 · Recalled 2004-06-15 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled General Electric (GE) Cool Touch 6 Quart Slow Cooker has a removable blue ceramic bowl with a glass lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic bowl is made of plastic. The GE logo is located on the front of the unit underneath the temperature control knob. The model number 168945 is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.
Hazards
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
Reported injuries
Wal-Mart has received 27 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker | 146,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Select Brands, Inc.
- Distributor
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $28.
Consumer contact
Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 7:00 am through 9:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday or log on to www.gehousewares.com
Source: CPSC recall 04159. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.