Recall 03-160, published July 17, 2003
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Slow Cookers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
33320FDThe slow cookers have series codes A through D which are printed on the bottom along with the model number.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.
- Recall published
- July 17, 2003
- Category
- Appliances
- Units
- 2.7 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2002, for between $15 and $45.
