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Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cookers

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: August 5, 2004 The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass. Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (1.8 million)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.
Reason for Recall:
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
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 handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement base.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full Description:

Only Rival Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445 manufactured before May 2002 are included in the recall. The model number is printed on the UL label located on the bottom of the base. The recalled Rival slow cooker has a removable ceramic bowl that sits inside of a metal base. The Rival logo is printed on the front of the unit above the control knob. The bases are round or oval in shape and were sold in various colors and designs. A date code is stamped onto the plug at the end of the power cord attached to each unit. The first two digits represent the week of manufacture, and the last two digits represent the year of manufacture. Any plug with a date code from 0199 (1st week of 1999) to 1802 (18th week of 2002) is included in this recall.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(1.8 million)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 04193

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