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CPSC recall · Reported July 29, 2005

CPSC, The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers

The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through …

Recall #
05236
Affected scope
About 2.6 million
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The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. recalled The recall includes Rival® Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5….

CPSC, The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers was recalled by The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. in July 29, 2005. Reason: The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to recei…. Verify recall #05236 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05236 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.

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Product description

The recall includes Rival® Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445. 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 shaped and were sold in various colors and designs. A date code is stamped on the side of one prong of the power plug. 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 3504 (35th week of 2004) is included in this recall or the previous recall.

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. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through May 2002, were previously recalled for the same hazard. The recall has now been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement 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 05236
Date reported July 29, 2005
Date initiated July 29, 2005
Recalling firm The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.
Affected scope About 2.6 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 should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replaceme…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall includes Rival® Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445. 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 shaped and were sold in various colors and designs. A date code is stamped on the side of one prong of the power plug. 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 3504 (35th week of 2004) is included in this recall or the previous recall.. Recalled by The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass.. Units affected: About 2.6 million.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through May 2002, were previously recalled for the same hazard. The recall has now been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement base.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 29, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05236.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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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