CPSC2006-06-14
Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard
The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact QVC to receive a refund of the purchase price.
Sold at
QVC through its telemarketing channel, its web page and its toll-free number from March 2001 through April 2001 for at least $120.
Affected count
About 900
Injuries reported
QVC has no known reports of consumer incidents or injuries associated with this product. QVC is voluntarily implementing this recall based on 43 reports of failure incidents, including 37 reports of burn injuries, reported by another retailer that sold the same model Welbilt electronic pressure cooker. The known burn injuries include various degrees of burns, including at least four third degree burns.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Products
Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
Consumer contact
For more information, call QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit QVC's web site at www.qvc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Electronic-Pressure-Cookers-Sold-by-QVC-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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