CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers

The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.

Recall #: 03160
Affected scope: 2.7 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va. recalled The recalled slow cookers were sold under the Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex brand name….

CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers was recalled by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va. in July 17, 2003. Reason: The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto con…. Remedy: Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.. Verify recall #03160 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto con….

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agency class: July 17, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03160 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled slow cookers were sold under the Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex brand names, which are printed on the front of the base of the unit. The slow cookers are either round or oval, and were sold in solid white and various print designs. They have a capacity of 3.5 to 6.5 quarts. The slow cookers have series codes A through D which are printed on the bottom along with the model number. Brand Names Model Numbers Hamilton Beach 33390, 33475, 33575, 33590, 33675, 33690, 33725, 33850, 33860 Hamilton Beach / Portfolio 33680 Proctor-Silex 33320, 33320FD, 33325, 33375, 33380, 33625A

Reason for recall

The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03160
Date reported	July 17, 2003
Date initiated	July 17, 2003
Recalling firm	Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va.
Affected scope	2.7 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 17, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03160.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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