Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker (Select Brands) – Performance Problem (2004)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers
Brand
Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. is recalling Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cookers. The hazard is: The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, pos. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled Corningware 4-Quart Slow Cooker (QVC item number K2585) has a removable white ceramic bowl with a glass lid and a plastic storage lid. The enclosure that surrounds the ceramic bowl is made of plastic. "CorningWare" is printed on the front of the unit underneath the digital display and control buttons. The model number, SC-40PL, is located on a silver label on the bottom of the base.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing burn and fire hazards.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Consumers will receive direct notification from Select Brands about receiving a free replacement base.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026