CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Burn - Not Fire-Related
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 17, 2003

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

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

Required Consumer Action

Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.

Contact Information

Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com or www.proctor-silex.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2002, for between $15 and $45.
Injuries
The company has received approximately 4,700 reports of handles breaking, including two reports of consumers who required medical attention for burns.
Manufacturer
Proctor-Silex
Recall Number
03160

Product Information

Product Name
Hamilton Beach & Proctor-Silex Slow Cookers
Product Type
Cookers & Cookware
Manufacturer Name
Proctor-Silex

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-851-8900
Full Contact Information

Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com or www.proctor-silex.com.