Oh no! Cracked crock pot!

[EllasMum]

Does anyone know if it is safe to use a cracked crockpot?? I got one for my birthday a few months ago and finally got around to using it, but before I could, DD knocked it off the counter - and it fell right on its top. Luckily, the lid was off, so it just fell on the crock part, but of course there is now a hairline crack going from one of the handles down to about 1/3 of the way down the crock. Do you think it is still safe to use it?! The manual doesn't say NOT to but I am weary of trying it if it is unsafe! Anyone used a cracked crockpot???

Please help!

TIA,
Susan

[alleyoop]

I don't know... what looks like a hairline crack might really break off when it gets heated, or maybe it is solid. I would say that if you can't return it, then definately buy those crock-pot plastic inserts to cook in. Then, if it does break off you won't get any crock in your food.

[EllasMum]

Crock pot plastic inserts? What are these and where do you buy them?

Thanks for the tip!