CPSC2016-10-18
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards
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Hazard
The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Remedy
The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.
Sold at
Home, hardware, mass merchandisers and department stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Get3Squares, Home Depot, Kohl's, Target, Wayfair and other websites from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $30 and $70, depending on the model and capacity.
Affected count
About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received three incident reports, including a cooker sparking when turned on and a cooker turning itself on. One shock injury was reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
No Remedy Available
Products
3 Squares rice and slow cookers
Consumer contact
For recall questions, contact the CPSC Recall Hotline at 800-638-2772 or info@cpsc.gov
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Sherwood-Marketing-Recalls-3-Squares-Rice-and-Slow-CookersDon't want to check this manually?
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