CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 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-2635.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2635.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
✅ 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 Stores Nationwide, From June 2003 Through May 2004, For About $28. 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-2635.
Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 7:00 am through 9:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday or log on to www.gehousewares.com
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Wal-mart Stores Nationwide, From June 2003 Through May 2004, For About $28. Recall FAQ
Wal-mart Stores Nationwide, From June 2003 Through May 2004, For About $28. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Announce Recall of Slow Cookers. The notice was published on June 15, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 146,000 units are potentially affected.