Double Insight Recalls Multicookers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
USDouble Insight Recalls Multicookers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recalling Firm: Foshan Linshine Technology Co., Guangdong, China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A manufacturer defect can cause the multicooker to overheat and melt on the underside, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Gem 65 8-in-1 model multicookers, a multifunctional, programmable cooking appliance, which includes the functions of roasting, baking, stewing, slow cooking, rice cooking, searing/sautéing, steaming and food warming. Instant Pot is printed on the front of the multicookers. Gem 65 8-in-1 and a batchcode of 1728, 1730, 1731, 1734 or 1746 are printed on the rating label on the underside of the product.
Affected Products
Gem 65 8-in-1 multicookers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Double-Insight-Recalls-Multicookers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart |
| Title | Double Insight Recalls Multicookers Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/884_1.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/884_2.jpeg |
| Hazards › Name | A manufacturer defect can cause the multicooker to overheat and melt on the underside, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Double Insight has received 107 reports of overheating, five resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Gem 65 8-in-1 multicookers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 104,000 |
| Recall I D | 8267 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled multicookers, unplug the unit and return it to Walmart to receive a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Double Insight Inc., of Canada |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from August 2017 through January 2018 for about $80. |
| Recall Date | 2018-03-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Gem 65 8-in-1 model multicookers, a multifunctional, programmable cooking appliance, which includes the functions of roasting, baking, stewing, slow cooking, rice cooking, searing/sautéing, steaming and food warming. Instant Pot is printed on the front of the multicookers. Gem 65 8-in-1 and a batchcode of 1728, 1730, 1731, 1734 or 1746 are printed on the rating label on the underside of the product. |
| Distributors › Name | Double Insight Inc., of Canada |
| Recall Number | 18110 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Foshan Linshine Technology Co., Guangdong, China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Double Insight toll-free at 888-891-1473 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.instantpot.com and click on “Product Recall” or visit www.gemmulticooker.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-03-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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