CPSC recall 11-150, announced March 2, 2011, covers Lehrhoff ABL Slow Cooker (about 7,460 units). The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 60 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and return the slow cooker to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (888) 223-2628, or go to www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.
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Affected model numbers
Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. The slow cookers are black with "Bella Kitchen" printed on the control panel. Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall. The model number and the four-digit date code are printed on a label on the underside of the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The manufacturer has received 60 reports of the control panels smoking, melting and sparking, and three reports of panels catching fire. Fourteen incidents resulted in minor damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and return the slow cooker to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lehrhoff ABL
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear, Slow cookers
- Recall number
- 11-150
- Units
- About 7,460
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20.
- Importer
- Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Slow Cooker
CPSC product type: Slow Cookers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
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