Certain Crock-Pots are being recalled.
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Crock-Pot is recalling nearly 1 million of its 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers manufactured by Sunbeam over concerns that the lid may detach while in use, potentially causing burns.
The recall, issued Tuesday, chalks up the issue to a problem in which the small appliance can pressurize even if the lid isn’t totally locked, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC advises owners to stop using the pressure cooker mode immediately, also noting that it’s still safe to slow cook and sauté.
Sunbeam couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
In a post regarding the recall, Crock-Pot said, “All of our products are rigorously and routinely tested for consumer safety and are in full compliance with established industry standards.” It also said it’s making two changes: It’s updating the iconography on the lid as well as in the quick reference instructions, and it’s taking steps to ensure that the Crock-Pot won’t start unless the lid is secured.
The CPSC said there have been 119 reports of lid detachment, with 99 burns, running from first degree to third degree.
The Crock-Pots in question were made from July 1, 2017, to Oct. 1, 2018, and sold through Walmart, Target, Amazon and other retailers. For more information, you can visit the CPSC’s recall page for the product, as well as Crock-Pot’s safety notice.
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