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Product recall · CPSCAugust 31, 2010Serious
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 contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Sensio toll-free at (888) 296-9675 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.acbpromotions.com/sensiorecall
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 25,000
- Recall date
- August 31, 2010
- Brand
- Sensio Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- What has been reported
- 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.
WJ-5000DE
Exclusively at Kohl's Department stores from July 2009 through December 2009 for between $20 and $40.
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: “Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores”
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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