Correct, but the only way you'd get shocked using the old base with bare metal handles is if the hot wire inside the motor came loose for some reason and contacted the motor housing. The chances of that happening are slim, but it must've happened to at least one person, hence the recall.

Quote Originally Posted by ray hampton View Post
the new handles do not look any better than the old style EXCEPT they will not be as cold to grip with your hand, a roll of electric tape wipe around the old handle WOULD have serve the same purpose