CPSC recall 04-159, announced June 15, 2004, covers Select Brands General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker (146,000 units). 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. The notice cites 27 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 925-6278, or go to www.gehousewares.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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number 168945 is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Wal-Mart has received 27 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Select Brands
- Manufacturer
- Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
- Product type
- Slow cookers
- Recall number
- 04-159
- Units
- 146,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $28.
- Distributor
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker
CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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