Recall Index | Article Index | Vegas Lawyer

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2004
Release # 04-159

Wal-Mart Recall Hotline: (800) 876-1288
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker

Units: 146,000

Manufacturer: Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.

Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Wal-Mart has received 27 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2003 through May 2004 for about $28.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 876-1288 anytime or log on to www.walmartstores.com or www.gehousewares.com

Recall Index | Article Index | Vegas Attorney

This information came from a US CPSC online article.

Neither the State Bar of any state or listed here, nor any agency of these State Bars has certified any lawyer identified here (or located through a search originating from this site) as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability. This state-specific pages of this site are intended for residents of the listed state and those with legal issues arising under the jurisdiction of said state. This site does not give legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Laws are different in each state, consult a local attorney.

The information in this web site is provided for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute legal advice. The use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Further communication with an attorney through the web site and e-mail may not be considered as confidential or privileged. Please contact us if you wish to discuss the contents of this web site.

If you experience unusual problems with this site or discover dead links, please email the webmaster.