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PC501

This model number appears in 2 official CPSC recall notices for household products. Latest recall published June 14, 2006.

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Recall #06-557 · Published June 14, 2006

Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers

CPSC published a recall notice for Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers from Welbilt Electronic on June 14, 2006. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact QVC to receive a refund of the purchase price.

Why it was recalled

The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact QVC to receive a refund of the purchase price.

Recall published
June 14, 2006
Units
About 900
Sold at / sales period
QVC through its telemarketing channel, its web page and its toll-free number from March 2001 through April 2001 for at least $120.

Recall #05-579 · Published June 3, 2005

Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers

CPSC published a recall notice for Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers from Welbilt Electronic on June 3, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot contents to be expelled and causing a scald or burn injury to individuals in the immediate area. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.

Why it was recalled

The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot contents to be expelled and causing a scald or burn injury to individuals in the immediate area.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.

Recall published
June 3, 2005
Units
About 3,900
Sold at / sales period
HSN through its toll-free number and its Web page, from September 2001 through July 2002, for about $100. They also were sold at HSN employee stores in Salem, Va., and St. Petersburg, Fla., and at HSN retail stores in Florida, from September 2001 through November 2002, for between $30 and $35. HSN purchased the product from Appliance Company of America, of Great Neck , NY and was not involved in the manufacturing or distribution of the product.