The only time that a crockpot might be a fire hazard is when there is an electrical fault in the wire or plug point. This can cause a fire to occur which is obviously a hazard. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe American National Fire Protection Association found that Crockpots are involved in an average of one hundred and fifty home fires every year. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt is because of this it is recommended that you unplug your crockpot when you are not using it so that you remain safe from potential fires.