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Fire / OverheatingOctober 18, 2016CPSC #17017

Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
175,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

This recall involves 3 Squares-branded Tim3 Machin3 and Mini Tim3 Machin3 rice and slow cookers with fixed power cords. The 20-cup/4-quart or 8-cup/1.7-quart programmable electric cookers are stainless steel with black molded plastic, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 11 inches in diameter and12 inches tall. The 3Squares logo is printed on the front of the control panel. Model numbers starting with 3RC and ending in 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020 and 9010S are included in the recall. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the product.

Hazard

The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.

Injuries

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model /3RC-9010STIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model 3RC-3020SMINI TIM3 MACHIN3 8-cup cooker, model 3RC-3434TIM3 MACHIN3 TWO 20-cup cooker, model 3RC-5020
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