Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-03-02). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: WJ-5000DE. About 7,460 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11150 |
| Published | 2011-03-02 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-30 |
| Product category | Slow Cookers |
| Products | Slow Cooker |
| Firm named in the title | Burlington Coat Factory |
| Firms | Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,460 |
| Model numbers | WJ-5000DE |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20. |
Description
This recall involves Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. The slow cookers are black with "Bella Kitchen" printed on the control panel. Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall. The model number and the four-digit date code are printed on a label on the underside of the product.
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 return the slow cooker to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and injuries
The manufacturer has received 60 reports of the control panels smoking, melting and sparking, and three reports of panels catching fire. Fourteen incidents resulted in minor damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported.
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