Recalls / 2010-08-31
Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores
10328 · Recalled 2010-08-31 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Reported injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Slow Cookers | About 25,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Sensio Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Kohl's Department stores, $40.
Consumer 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
Source: CPSC recall 10328. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.