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CPSC, Select Brands Inc. Announce Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsAug 5, 2004
Recalled Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker
Recalled Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.

Incidents & injuries

The retailer has received 10 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

QVC television nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for about $30.

Contact the company

Call Select Brands at 1-866-663-4500 anytime.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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