CPSC recall 05236
Rival® Slow Cooker
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-10-28
On 2024-10-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Rival® Slow Cooker by The Holmes Group, citing the handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05236 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-07-29 |
| Published | 2024-10-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | The Holmes Group |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Rival® Slow Cooker | The recall includes Rival® Crock-Pot® slow cookers with model numbers 3040, 3735, 5025, 5070 and 5445. 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 shaped and were sold in various colors and designs. A date code is stamped on the side of one prong of the power plug. 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 3504 (35th week of 2004) is included in this recall or the previous recall.
Reason
The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through May 2002, were previously recalled for the same hazard. The recall has now been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
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/2005/CPSC-The-Holmes-Group-Expands-Recall-of-Slow-Cookers
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