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CPSC, The Holmes Group Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers

Published: August 5, 2004Recall ID: 04193Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

Only Rival Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445 manufactured before May 2002 are included in the recall. 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 in shape and were sold in various colors and designs. A date code is stamped onto the plug at the end of the power cord attached to each unit. 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 1802 (18th week of 2002) is included in this recall.

Affected Products

Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cookers

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-The-Holmes-Group-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Slow-Cookers-
TitleCPSC, The Holmes Group Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
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Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker
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Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rival-crockpot-3.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionRecalled Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rival-crockpot-4.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionRecalled Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker
Images › 5 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rival-crockpot-5.jpg
Images › 5 › CaptionRecalled Rival Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker
Hazards › NameThe handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
Injuries › NameCPSC has received 45 reports of handles breaking, including 14 reports of consumers who reported burn injuries from the hot contents.
Products › NameRival Crock-Pot® Slow Cookers
Products › TypeCookers & Cookware
Products › Category I D1895
Products › Number Of Units1.8 million
Recall I D2664
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement base.
Retailers › NameWal-Mart, Kmart, Target and additional discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through May 2002, for between $15 and $40.
Recall Date2004-08-05T00:00:00
DescriptionOnly Rival Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445 manufactured before May 2002 are included in the recall. 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 in shape and were sold in various colors and designs. A date code is stamped onto the plug at the end of the power cord attached to each unit. 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 1802 (18th week of 2002) is included in this recall.
Recall Number04193
Manufacturers › NameThe Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.
Consumer ContactContact The Holmes Group at (800) 299-1284 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.rivalrecall.com
Last Publish Date2025-03-07T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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  • Recalling FirmThe Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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