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JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recalled March 12, 2008 · CPSC recall 08216 · JCPenney
Hazard
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
Units
About 27,000
Incidents / injuries
JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
Product
Cooks Deep Fryers
Imported by
JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Retailers
JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →