Recall #17-017 · Published October 18, 2016
3 Squares rice and slow cookers
CPSC published a recall notice for 3 Squares rice and slow cookers from Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC on October 18, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards. The official remedy states: The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.
Why it was recalled
The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Official remedy
The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.
- Recall published
- October 18, 2016
- Units
- About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.