Crock-Pot® 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers recalled due to burn hazard
Common name: Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers
Product description: This recall involves the Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers. The affected Multi-Cookers are identifiable by these model numbers: SCCPPC600-V1 and SCCPPC600-V1-033 which can be found on the label situated at the bottom of the unit. The multi-cookers were manufactured between March 20, 2018 and September 18, 2018 with date codes L079JN through L261JN. The date code is engraved on one of the prongs of the electrical plug and on the bottom of the unit.
Hazard identified: The recalled Crock-Pot multi-cooker can pressurize when the lid is not properly locked, and cause the lid to suddenly detach while the product is in use, posing burn risks to consumers from hot food and liquids. As of November 17th, the company has received 2 reports of the lid detaching during use resulting in 2 burn injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 119 reports of lid detachment resulting in 99 burn injuries ranging in severity from first-degree to third-degree burns.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact Sunbeam to obtain a free replacement lid. Consumers may continue using the multi-cooker while waiting for the replacement lid provided they are certain the lid is securely turned to the fully locked position by aligning the arrow on the lid with the lock symbol on the base. Consumers may also continue to use their multi-cooker for other modes such as slow cooking and sautéing.
For more information, consumers may contact Sunbeam Products Inc. at 1-800-557-4825 from 9 AM to 5 pm EST Monday to Friday or visit the firm’s website. Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission’s website (US CPSC to provide link).
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
