JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Released: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JCPenney, of Plano, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 27,000 Cooks Deep Fryers. The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
Cooks Deep Fryers
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.
Hazards
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents
JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
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