Recall #03-160 · Published July 17, 2003

Slow Cookers

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Slow Cookers from Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex on July 17, 2003. CPSC identifies this hazard: The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.

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Recalled Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Slow Cookers

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What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

33320FD33625A

Additional identifying details

The slow cookers have series codes A through D which are printed on the bottom along with the model number.

Why 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

Brand: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex
Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.
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.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

Recall published
July 17, 2003
CPSC record last published
June 13, 2025
Home Recall Watch last verified
August 6, 2026
From the verified CPSC data snapshot this site is built from.

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