General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: June 15, 2004 Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. Clothing & Accessories
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (146,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
- Reason for Recall:
- The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled General Electric (GE) Cool Touch 6 Quart Slow Cooker has a removable blue ceramic bowl with a glass lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic bowl is made of plastic. The GE logo is located on the front of the unit underneath the temperature control knob. The model number 168945 is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(146,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 04159
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