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Bella Cucina Brand "Zip Cooker" Low Pressure Cooker

CPSC Recall #07-528 — February 7, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-528
Recall DateFebruary 7, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 8,300
ImporterKirby & Allen, of North Brunswick, N.J.
Manufactured InKorea

Where It Was Sold

HSN's television network
Web site and toll-free number from February 2003 through March 2004
and at HSN employee and retail outlets from March 2003 through June 2004 for about $70.

Product

Bella Cucina Brand "Zip Cooker" Low Pressure Cooker

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 8,300 Bella Cucina Brand "Zip Cooker" Low Pressure Cookers. Hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker causing burn injuries.Name of Product: Bella Cucina Brand "Zip Cooker" Low Pressure CookerUnits: About 8,300Importer: Kirby & Allen, of North Brunswick, N.J.Retailer: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.Hazard: Hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker causing burn injuries.Incidents/Injuries: HSN has received seven reports of incidents resulting in eight injuries involving first, second and third degree burns.Description: The recalled product is a Bella Cucina "Zip Cooker," model number 03908. The name and model number are on the bottom of the pot.Sold at: HSN's television network, Web site and toll-free number from February 2003 through March 2004, and at HSN employee and retail outlets from March 2003 through June 2004 for about $70.Manufactured in: KoreaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Consumers who do not receive a direct notice should contact HSN for instructions on how to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact HSN (800) 837-0372 anytime, or visit www.hsn.com.

Hazard

Hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker causing burn injuries.

Incidents & Injuries

HSN has received seven reports of incidents resulting in eight injuries involving first, second and third degree burns.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Consumers who do not receive a direct notice should contact HSN for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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