Slow Cooker
CPSC Recall #11-150 — March 1, 2011
Product
Slow Cooker
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 7,460
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20.
Importer
Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Manufactured In
China