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03-13-2008, 02:57 PM
U.S. CPSC recall press release:
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2008
Release #08-216
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cooks Deep Fryers
Units: About 27,000
Importer: JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it
to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Sold exlusively at: JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at
www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and
return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
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
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08216.html (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08216.html)
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2008
Release #08-216
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 333-6063
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cooks Deep Fryers
Units: About 27,000
Importer: JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it
to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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.
Sold exlusively at: JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at
www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and
return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
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
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08216.html (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08216.html)