JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-12). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 22016. About 27,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08216 |
| Published | 2008-03-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Fryers |
| Products | Cooks Deep Fryers |
| Firm named in the title | JCPenney |
| Firms | JCPenney, of Plano, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 27,000 |
| Model numbers | 22016 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50. |
Description
The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. "Cooks" is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.
Hazard
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.
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