CPSCGeneral Alert
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: March 12, 2008Recall ID: 08216Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. "Cooks" is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.
Affected Products
Cooks Deep Fryers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/JCPenney-Recalls-Cooks-Deep-Fryers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1dbd51d618c442d2964e52ad2bcef915.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Deep Fryer |
| Hazards › Name | The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops. |
| Products › Name | Cooks Deep Fryers |
| Products › Type | Fryers |
| Products › Category I D | 1957 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 27,000 |
| Recall I D | 4245 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | JCPenney, of Plano, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. "Cooks" is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer. |
| Recall Number | 08216 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |