I BOUGHT THIS CROCKPOT 2 MONTHS AGO TO REPLACE A SIMILAR CROCKPOT THAT I HAD OVER 10 YEARS BUT QUIT WORKING. I REALLY GOT MY MONIES WORTH BECAUSE I USED IT ALMOST EVERY WEEK IN THE SUMMER AND EVERY MONTH IN THE COOLER WEATHER. YESTERDAY WHILE IT WAS COOKING MEATLOAF I HEARD A CRACKING SOUND 2 TIMES. WHEN I WENT INTO THE KITCHEN TO CHECK IT AGAIN, I SAW MY DOG LICKING THE CABINET BELOW WHERE THE CROCKPOT WAS. GREASE WAS ALL OVER THE KITCHEN COUNTER, DRIPPING DOWN THE CABINET AND ONTO THE FLOOR. THE CERAMIC INSERT HAD CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE MEATLOAF CAME OUT DRY AND BURNED ON THE BOTTOM. I BOUGHT THIS CROCPOT FOR ITS SIZE AND FEATURES. I HAVE ONLY USED THIS NEW CROCKPOT 3 OR 4 TIMES. I AM NOW SEARCHING FOR A REPLACEMENT.