CPSC, Select Brands Inc. Announce Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-08-05 · 04570
Hazards
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.
Recall
Number
04570
Date
2004-08-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Retailer(s)
QVC television nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for about $30.
Country of manufacture
China
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.