Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11150 · announced March 2, 2011 · Lehrhoff Abl · 7,460 units affected
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.
The hazard
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.