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CPSC recall · Reported November 24, 2020

Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard

The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked. This can cause the lid to suddenly detach while the product is in use, posing burn risks to co…

Recall #
21035
Affected scope
About 914,430 (In addition, about 28,330 were sold in Canada.)
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Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. recalled This recall involves Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers, Model Number SCCPPC60… - a moderate-severity action.

Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Ha… was recalled by Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. in November 24, 2020. Reason: The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked. This can cause the lid t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Crock-Pot in pressure cooker mode, b…. Verify recall #21035 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked. This can cause the lid t….

Moderate
severity level
November 24, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21035 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #21035) was formally reported on November 24, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 914,430 (In addition, about 28,330 were sold in Canada.).

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked. This can cause the lid to suddenly detach while the product is in use, posing burn risks to consumers from hot food and liquids ejecte… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Crock-Pot in pressure cooker mode, but may continue to use for slow cooking and sautéing. Consumers should contact Crock-Pot immediately to obtain… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 914,430 (In addition, about 28,330 were sold in Canada.)

Related Recalls

6

4 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers, Model Number SCCPPC600-V1, which is shown on label on bottom of unit. The multi-cookers were manufactured between July 1, 2017 and October 1, 2018, with date codes K196JN through K365JN and L001JN through L273JN. The date code is engraved on one of the prongs of the electrical plug and on the bottom of the base.

Reason for recall

The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked. This can cause the lid to suddenly detach while the product is in use, posing burn risks to consumers from hot food and liquids ejected from the product.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Crock-Pot in pressure cooker mode, but may continue to use for slow cooking and sautéing. Consumers should contact Crock-Pot immediately to obtain a free replacement lid. Consumers who continue using the multi-cooker in pressure cooker mode while waiting for the replacement lid should be certain the lid is securely turned to the fully locked position by aligning the arrow on the lid with the lock symbol on the base.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 21035
Date reported November 24, 2020
Date initiated November 24, 2020
Recalling firm Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Affected scope About 914,430 (In addition, about 28,330 were sold in Canada.)
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 recalled Crock-Pot in pressure cooker mode, but may continue to use for slow cooking …

  • Check the recall number (21035) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers, Model Number SCCPPC600-V1, which is shown on label on bottom of unit. The multi-cookers were manufactured between July 1, 2017 and October 1, 2018, with date codes K196JN through K365JN and L001JN through L273JN. The date code is engraved on one of the prongs of the electrical plug and on the bottom of the base.. Recalled by Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.. Units affected: About 914,430 (In addition, about 28,330 were sold in Canada.).
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not fully locked. This can cause the lid to suddenly detach while the product is in use, posing burn risks to consumers from hot food and liquids ejected from the product.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Crock-Pot in pressure cooker mode, but may continue to use for slow cooking and sautéing. Consumers should contact Crock-Pot immediately to obtain a free replacement lid. Consumers who continue using the multi-cooker in pressure cooker mode while waiting for the replacement lid should be certain the lid is securely turned to the fully locked position by aligning the arrow on the lid with the lock symbol on the base.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 24, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 21035.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (21035) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 24, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.