Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-10-18). Hazards: fire, electric shock. Models: 3RC, 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020, 9010S. About 175,000 units in the US and 100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17017 |
| Published | 2016-10-18 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Products | 3 Squares rice and slow cookers |
| Firm named in the title | Sherwood Marketing |
| Firms | Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif. (importer); Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 175,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 100 |
| Model numbers | 3RC, 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020, 9010S |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use, no remedy |
| Sold | Home, hardware, mass merchandisers and department stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Get3Squares, Home Depot, Kohl's, Target, Wayfair and other websites from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $30 and $70, depending on the model and capacity. |
Description
This recall involves 3 Squares-branded Tim3 Machin3 and Mini Tim3 Machin3 rice and slow cookers with fixed power cords. The 20-cup/4-quart or 8-cup/1.7-quart programmable electric cookers are stainless steel with black molded plastic, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 11 inches in diameter and12 inches tall. The 3Squares logo is printed on the front of the control panel. Model numbers starting with 3RC and ending in 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020 and 9010S are included in the recall. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the product.
Hazard
The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Remedy
The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three incident reports, including a cooker sparking when turned on and a cooker turning itself on. One shock injury was reported.
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