CPSC recall · Reported June 15, 2004
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
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.
Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. recalled The recalled General Electric (GE) Cool Touch 6 Quart Slow Cooker has a removable blue ce….
CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers was recalled by Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. in June 15, 2004. Reason: The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mar…. Verify recall #04159 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. issued this CPSC recall-The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posin….
- None
- agency class
- 146K units
- affected scope
- June 15, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04159 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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, 6 from CPSC - 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.
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Product 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.
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04159 |
| Date reported | June 15, 2004 |
| Date initiated | June 15, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Select Brands, Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. |
| Affected scope | 146,000 |
| 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 should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (04159) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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