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Product recall · CPSCMarch 2, 2011Serious
Burlington Coat Factory Slow Cookers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,460
- Recall date
- March 2, 2011
- Brand
- Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- 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.
WJ-5000DE
Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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