CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
Burn
The hazard
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 reported: Wal-Mart has received 27 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Contact: 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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC