CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers

Active Recall Announced June 15, 2004 CPSC #04159

Quick answer

CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers is CPSC recall #04159, announced on June 15, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled General Electric (GE) Cool Touch 6 Quart Slow Cooker has a removable blue ceramic bowl with a glass lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic bowl is made of plastic. The GE logo is located on the front of the unit underneath the temperature control knob. The model number 168945 is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to wal-mart for a full refund.. Affected brands: Select Brands, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc..

Hazard

The recalled General Electric (GE) Cool Touch 6 Quart Slow Cooker has a removable blue ceramic bowl with a glass lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic bowl is made of plastic. The GE logo is located on the front of the unit underneath the temperature control knob. The model number 168945 is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.

Affected products

General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker

Recalled brands

Select Brands, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Recall date

June 15, 2004

Categories

Cookers & Cookware

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04159?

CPSC recall #04159 covers CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 15, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled General Electric (GE) Cool Touch 6 Quart Slow Cooker has a removable blue ceramic bowl with a glass lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic bowl is made of plastic. The GE logo is located on the front of the unit underneath the temperature control knob. The model number 168945 is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.

What is the remedy for recall #04159?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04159 is consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to wal-mart for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Slow-Cookers-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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