CPSC recall 03-160, announced July 17, 2003, covers Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Slow Cookers (2.7 million units). The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers. The notice cites 4,700 incident reports. Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base. Recall contact: call 800-851-8900, or go to www.hamiltonbeach.com.
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.
The 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.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received approximately 4,700 reports of handles breaking, including two reports of consumers who required medical attention for burns.
Official remedy
Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.
- Product type
- Slow cookers
- Recall number
- 03-160
- Units
- 2.7 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2002, for between $15 and $45.
Slow Cookers
CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware
Recall contact information
Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com or www.proctor-silex.com.
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