Nissi Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 this true. I have a new Crockpot slow cooker sitting on my countertop and I'm trying to decide if I want to return it or not. Are there any lead free ones you can recommend? Never done slow cookers before but thought it will make life easier this season. Any comments, opinions? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I switched from Rival Crockpots to a Hamilton Beach slow cooker over the issue of lead. I've been very happy with my Hamilton Beach 3-in-1. I purchased the white version at Target, but I don't think they carry it anymore. Amazon has the stainless/black one for $50: link. Here's the lead statement from Hamilton Beach: Q Does the crock contain lead? A Hamilton Beach specifications applicable to all slow cookers and their components (including the earthenware crocks) prohibits the product from containing any measurable amounts of lead. Furthermore, the factories that manufacture the earthenware crocks for Hamilton Beach are certified ceramic production facilities whose ceramic ware is deemed to satisfy FDA heavy metal requirements. Hamilton Beach takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the earthenware crocks accompanying our slow cookers provide safe and satisfactory service to our consumers. At the time I purchased it, Hamilton Beach also stated that their glazes contained no lead. I doubt they've since added it, but I suspect their lawyers may have had them remove that statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 There was a giant thread on this issue a few years ago. You might try a search. My conclusion was better safe than sorry and we dumped the crock pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I've been leery of my crockpot for just that reason, so it's been a while since I've used it. I have been using my cast iron dutch oven in place of it, just putting it in the oven at a low temp all day long. (200-300 degrees.) That seems to work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I've read that Hamilton Beach backed off on their initial assertions that they are completely lead free..... My crock is dying and I'm looking for something, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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