Recalls / 2011-03-02
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
11150 · Recalled 2011-03-02 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Reported 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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Slow Cooker | About 7,460 |
Parties
- Importer
- Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores
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: CPSC recall 11150. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.