CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2416.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2416.
Consumers will be shipped a replacement slow cooker base.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From January 1999 Through December 2002, For Between $15 And $45. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2416.
Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com or www.proctor-silex.com.
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Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From January 1999 Through December 2002, For Between $15 And $45. Recall FAQ
Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From January 1999 Through December 2002, For Between $15 And $45. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex Announce Recall of Slow Cookers. The notice was published on July 17, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.