August
5, 2004
Name
of Product: Corningware
slow cooker
Units:
About
39,000 units
Manufacturer:
Select
Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Hazard:
The heating
element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer
shell posing burn and fire hazards.
Description: The recalled Corningware 4
Quart Slow Cooker (QVC item number K2585) has a removable white ceramic bowl
with a glass lid and a plastic storage lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic
bowl is made of plastic. “CorningWare” is printed on the front of the unit
underneath the digital display and control buttons. The model number, SC-40PL,
is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.
Sold
by: QVC
television nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for about $30.
Manufactured
In: China
Remedy:
Consumers
should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct
notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.
Consumer Contact: Call Select Brands at 1-800-677-1291 anytime.