Select Brands Inc. Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers
Corningware slow cooker
Date of Recall
2004-08-05
CPSC Release Number
04-570
Manufactured In
China
Units
About 39,000 units
Manufacturer
Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Sold By
QVC television nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004
for about $30.
Problem/Hazard
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt
through the plastic outer shell posing burn and fire hazards.
Injuries/Incidents
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers
will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a
free replacement base.
How come it says to call anytime...and when you call it says call back M-F
23
Mar
Posted by jmlks
3/23/10 11:26AM
I called the Consumer Contact/Select Brands to report that I owned the Corningware Slow Cooker, Model #SC-40PL which was being recalled. He had me check the inside walls of the base. I was told that being there were rivets on the side walls, 2 on one side and 1 on the other, that my slow cooker was OK and was Post Recall. I am hoping this is correct info. I think I still will wonder if I can leave the house when it is in use.