Cool Touch Slow Cooker (Select Brands) – Electrical Hazard (2004)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker
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 General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cooker. The hazard is: The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer she. 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 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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the slow cooker to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
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