August 5, 2004
Name
of product:
Rival Slow Cooker
Units: 1.8 million
Manufacturer: The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass.
Hazard: The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a
risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
Description: Only Rival Crock-PotŪ slow cookers with model numbers 3040,
3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445 manufactured before May 2002 are included in the
recall. 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 in shape and were sold in
various colors and designs. A date code is stamped onto the plug at the end of
the power cord attached to each unit. 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 1802 (18th week of 2002)
is included in this recall.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and additional discount department
stores nationwide from January 1999 through May 2002 for between $15 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact
The Holmes Group to receive instructions on receiving a replacement base.
Consumer Contact: Contact The Holmes Group at (800) 299-1284 anytime or
visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.rivalrecall.com/