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Fire / OverheatingMarch 12, 2008CPSC #08216

JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
27,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Injuries

JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.

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Recalled Deep Fryer
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