CPSC, The Holmes Group Expands 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-2986.
The recall includes Rival® Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445. The model number is printed on the UL label located on the bottom of the base. The recalled Rival® slow cooker has a removable ceramic bowl that sits inside of a metal base. The Rival® logo is printed on the front of the unit above the control knob. The bases are round or oval shaped and were sold in various colors and designs. A date code is stamped on the side of one prong of the power plug. The first two digits represent the week of manufacture and the last two digits represent the year of manufacture. Any plug with a date code from 0199 (1st week of 1999) to 3504 (35th week of 2004) is included in this recall or the previous recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2986.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement 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 Wal-mart, Kmart, Target And Additional Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From January 1999 Through May 2005, For Between $15 And $40. 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-2986.
Visit The Holmes Group's Web site at www.rivalrecall.com or call (800) 299-1284 anytime.
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Wal-mart, Kmart, Target And Additional Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From January 1999 Through May 2005, For Between $15 And $40. Recall FAQ
Wal-mart, Kmart, Target And Additional Discount Department Stores Nationwide, From January 1999 Through May 2005, For Between $15 And $40. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers. The notice was published on July 29, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.