CPSC recall 06-557, announced June 14, 2006, covers Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers (about 900 units). 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 notice cites 43 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact QVC to receive a refund of the purchase price. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444, or go to www.qvc.com.
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Affected model numbers
The recalled electronic pressure cooker was sold under model number PC501.
Which products are included?
The recalled electronic pressure cooker was sold under model number PC501. The model number PC501 is located in three places: near the control panel, on the instruction/warning label near the bottom of the unit, and on the bottom of the product. The name "Welbilt" is located near the control panel. The pressure cooker measures 11 inches high, 11 inches wide and 15 inches long and was sold in white.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Product type
- Pressure cookers
- 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.
Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware
Recall contact information
For more information, call QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit QVC's web site at www.qvc.com
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