CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-07-17). Hazards: burn. Models: 33390, 33475, 33575, 33590, 33675, 33690…. About 2,700,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03160 |
| Published | 2003-07-17 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-13 |
| Product category | Cookers & Cookware |
| Products | Slow Cookers |
| Firm named in the title | Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex |
| Firms | Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, of Glen Allen, Va. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 2,700,000 |
| Model numbers | 33390, 33475, 33575, 33590, 33675, 33690, 33725, 33850, 33860, 33680, 33320, 33320FD, 33325, 33375, 33380 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Discount department stores nationwide, from January 1999 through December 2002, for between $15 and $45. |
Description
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
Hazard
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
Remedy
Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received approximately 4,700 reports of handles breaking, including two reports of consumers who required medical attention for burns.
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