CPSC recall 08-216, announced March 12, 2008, covers JCPenney Cooks Deep Fryers (about 27,000 units). The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 333-6063, or go to www.jcp.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.
Which products are included?
The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. "Cooks" is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- JCPenney
- Recall number
- 08-216
- Units
- About 27,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.
- Importer
- JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Cooks Deep Fryers
CPSC product type: Fryers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
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