CPSC recall 04159
General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-02-20
On 2025-02-20 the CPSC announced a recall of General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker by Select Brands, citing the heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04159 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-06-15 |
| Published | 2025-02-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Select Brands |
| Distribution | US |
Product
General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker | 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.
Reason
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Wal-Mart-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Slow-Cookers-
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