Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers
CPSC Recall #04-570 — August 4, 2004
Product
Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 39,000 Corningware Slow Cookers. The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell posing burn and fire hazards.Name of Product: Corningware Slow CookersUnits: About 39,000 unitsManufacturer: Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.Hazard: The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.Incidents/Injuries: The retailer has received 10 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.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 by: QVC television nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for about $30.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.Consumer Contact: Call Select Brands at 1-866-663-4500 anytime.
Hazard
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
The retailer has received 10 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.
Units Affected
About 39,000
Sold At
QVC television nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for about $30.
Manufacturer
Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Manufactured In
China