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Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores

Published: August 31, 2010Recall ID: 10328Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Slow Cookers

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Slow-Cookers-Recalled-by-Sensio-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Kohls-Department-Stores
TitleSlow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/99a03d997daa40dd930e335d6318f376.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled slow cooker
Hazards › NameThe slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › NameSensio 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.
Products › NameSlow Cookers
Products › TypeCookers & Cookware
Products › Category I D1895
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 25,000
Recall I D321
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.
Importers › NameSensio Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Retailers › NameExclusively at Kohl's Department stores from July 2009 through December 2009 for between $20 and $40.
Recall Date2010-08-31T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Recall Number10328
Consumer ContactFor 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
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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