CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Burn
The hazard
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
Incidents reported: The company has received approximately 4,700 reports of handles breaking, including two reports of consumers who required medical attention for burns.
What to do now
Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.
Contact: Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com or www.proctor-silex.com.
About this recall
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
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Photos: U.S. CPSC