CPSC, Select Brands Inc. Announce Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers
CPSC recall 04570 · announced August 5, 2004 · Select Brands · 39,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker (QVC item number K2585) has a removable white ceramic bowl with a glass lid and a plastic storage lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic bowl is made of plastic. "CorningWare" is printed on the front of the unit underneath the digital display and control buttons. The model number, SC-40PL, is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.
The hazard
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The retailer has received 10 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: QVC television nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for about $30.
Consumer contact: Call Select Brands at 1-866-663-4500 anytime.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.