Suggestions For Fixing This Slow Cooker Handle?

DerbyDad03 · 2014-02-01T17:27:24+00:00

My son picked up the slow cooker pictured below for $2 at a garage sale. We tested it and it cooks just fine, but as you can see one handle is no longer attached. The center post that holds the screw protruding from the case has broken off from the handle. While it does not appear to be _impossible_ to remove the outer case from the inner heating core, I'd prefer not to unless absolutely necessary. The case is held on by a single press-on toothed washer over a post on the bottom of the unit and may also be sealed where the core wraps over the top of the case. The cord is secured through the case with a grommet and I doubt there is much slack inside the unit. As most of you know, this type of item is meant to be put together during manufacturing, never to taken apart again. The main thing to consider is that the crock and contents of a slow cooker are hot and heavy, so the handle needs to be securely attached in order to be safe. I should mention that there is a 1/2" gap between the outer case and the inside core where the 2 holes for the handle posts are. I was able to fish a length of bell wire from hole to hole, so there is no obstruction internal to the area where the handle mounts. I've got a few thoughts on how to fix this, but I look to the wisdom of this group for creative - and safe - ideas. BTW Yes, I know the price of new crock pot. Yes, I know I could buy him a new one in less time than it will take to fix this one. Thanks.