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

Recalled August 5, 2004 · CPSC recall 04570 · Select

Recalled Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker

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.

Units

About 39,000 units

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.

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers

Manufacturer(s)

Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →