Slow Cookers Recalled by Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex

Slow Cookers

Date of Recall

2003-07-17

CPSC Release Number

03-160

Company Phone Number

(800) 429-6363

Units

2.7 million

Manufacturer

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.

Sold By

Discount department stores nationwide from January 1999 through December 2002 for between $15 and $45.

Problem/Hazard

The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

The company has received approximately 4,700 reports of handles breaking, including two reports of consumers who required medical attention for burns.

Description

The recalled slow cookers were sold under the Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex brand names, which are printed on the front of the base of the unit. The slow cookers are either round or oval, and were sold in solid white and various print designs. They have a capacity of 3.5 to 6.5 quarts. The slow cookers have series codes A through D which are printed on the bottom along with the model number.

Brand Names	Model Numbers
Hamilton Beach	33390, 33475, 33575, 33590, 33675, 33690, 33725, 33850, 33860
Hamilton Beach / Portfolio	33680
Proctor-Silex	33320, 33320FD, 33325, 33375, 33380, 33625A

Remedy

Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.

Consumer Contact

Hamilton Beach toll-free at (800) 429-6363 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.proctor-silex.com

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