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Why it was recalled
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through May 2002, were previously recalled for the same hazard. The recall has now been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received a total of 126 reports of handles breaking, including 33 reports of consumers who reported burn injuries from the hot contents of these slow cookers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement base.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Holmes Group
- Manufacturer
- The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.
- Recall number
- 05-236
- Units
- About 2.6 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and additional discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through May 2005, for between $15 and $40.
Rival® Slow Cooker
CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware
Recall contact information
Visit The Holmes Group's Web site at www.rivalrecall.com or call (800) 299-1284 anytime.
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