Recall #04-570 · Published August 5, 2004

Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers

CPSC, Select Brands Inc. Announce Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers

CPSC published a recall notice for Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers from Select Brands Inc. on August 5, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.

Recalled Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker
Recalled Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

SC-40PL
Additional identifying details

The model number, SC-40PL, is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.

Why it was recalled

The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The retailer has received 10 reports of scorched or damaged countertops, though no injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Recall number
04-570
Units
About 39,000 units
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
QVC television nationwide, from January 2004 through April 2004, for about $30.

Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers

CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware

Recall contact information

Call Select Brands at 1-866-663-4500 anytime.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

  1. Recall published

  2. CPSC record last published

  3. Home Recall Watch last verified

    From the verified CPSC data snapshot this site is built from.

Related recalls

Selected by shared brand or household-product category.