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Affected model numbers
6-QUARTThe 4.5-quart unit has model number 106661 and the 6-quart unit has model number 106851.
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
Hamilton Beach and Wal-Mart have received 531 reports of handles breaking, including four reports of consumers who were burned by hot food.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Wal-Mart to receive a replacement slow cooker base.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 05-085
- Units
- 600,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2000 through December 2002 for about $25 (4.5-quart model) and $35 (6-quart model).
- Importer
- Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
- Distributor
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
GE Oval and Double Dish Slow Cookers
CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware
Recall contact information
Call the Wal-Mart Slow Cooker Recall Hotline toll-free at (888) 293-3343 anytime or go to www.walmart.com
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Publication and verification
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