CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
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: Hamilton Beach and Wal-Mart have received 531 reports of handles breaking, including four reports of consumers who were burned by hot food.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Wal-Mart to receive a replacement slow cooker base.
Contact: Call the Wal-Mart Slow Cooker Recall Hotline toll-free at (888) 293-3343 anytime or go to www.walmart.com
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
The recalled slow cookers include the 4.5-Quart Oval and 6-Quart Double Dish models sold under the General Electric (GE) brand name. The model name is printed on the front of the units. The 4.5-quart unit has model number 106661 and the 6-quart unit has model number 106851. Both models have series codes A through D, which are printed on the bottom along with the model number. The base of the slow cookers is white with an olive or honeysuckle graphic.