Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers recall 06-557

Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers

Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

PC501

Additional identifying details

The recalled electronic pressure cooker was sold under model number PC501.

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.

Incidents and injuries

QVC has no known reports of consumer incidents or injuries associated with this product. QVC is voluntarily implementing this recall based on 43 reports of failure incidents, including 37 reports of burn injuries, reported by another retailer that sold the same model Welbilt electronic pressure cooker. The known burn injuries include various degrees of burns, including at least four third degree burns.

Official remedy

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

Product and sales details

Brand: Welbilt Electronic
Recall number: 06-557
Units: About 900
Manufactured in: South Korea
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.
Distributor: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.