CPSC recall 17-017, announced October 18, 2016, covers 3 Squares rice and slow cookers (about 175,000 units). The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 1 injury. The remedy is not available. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772, or email info@cpsc.gov.
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The model number is printed on a label on the side of the product.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 3 Squares-branded Tim3 Machin3 and Mini Tim3 Machin3 rice and slow cookers with fixed power cords. The 20-cup/4-quart or 8-cup/1.7-quart programmable electric cookers are stainless steel with black molded plastic, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 11 inches in diameter and12 inches tall. The 3Squares logo is printed on the front of the control panel. Model numbers starting with 3RC and ending in 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020 and 9010S are included in the recall. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three incident reports, including a cooker sparking when turned on and a cooker turning itself on. One shock injury was reported.
Official remedy
The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand
- Product type
- Slow cookers
- Recall number
- 17-017
- Units
- About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home, hardware, mass merchandisers and department stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Get3Squares, Home Depot, Kohl's, Target, Wayfair and other websites from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $30 and $70, depending on the model and capacity.
- Importer
- Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
- Distributor
- Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Recall contact information
For recall questions, contact the CPSC Recall Hotline at 800-638-2772 or info@cpsc.gov
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