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

Recalled August 31, 2010 · CPSC recall 10328 · Slow

Recalled slow cooker
Hazard
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.
Units
About 25,000
Incidents / injuries
Sensio 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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.

Contact

For 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

Product
Slow Cookers
Imported by
Sensio Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Retailers
Exclusively at Kohl's Department stores from July 2009 through December 2009 for between $20 and $40.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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