CPSC2011-03-02
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J.
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 return the slow cooker to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or store credit.
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20.
Affected count
About 7,460
Injuries reported
The manufacturer has received 60 reports of the control panels smoking, melting and sparking, and three reports of panels catching fire. Fourteen incidents resulted in minor damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Slow Cooker
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Burlington-Coat-Factory-Recalls-Slow-Cookers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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