Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-08-31). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: WJ-5000DE. About 25,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10328 |
| Published | 2010-08-31 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Cookers & Cookware |
| Products | Slow Cookers |
| Firm named in the title | Sensio |
| Firms | Sensio Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 25,000 |
| Model numbers | WJ-5000DE |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Exclusively at Kohl's Department stores from July 2009 through December 2009 for between $20 and $40. |
Description
This recall involves the Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall. The slow cookers are black and "Bella Kitchen" is marked on the control panel. The model number and the four-digit date code are printed on a label on the underside.
Hazard
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Sensio has received 60 reports of the control panels of the slow cookers smoking, melting and sparking and three reports of panels catching fire. Fourteen incidents resulted in minor damage to countertops.
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