JCPenney · Recalled
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 27,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.
- Product type
- Fryers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Incident log
JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 12 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.