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Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn HazardDate: 9/26/2008
Reason: The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Cooks Essentials Deep Fryers Units: About 1,600 Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa. Distributor: Euro-Pro Operating LLC, of Newton, Mass. Hazard: The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled fryers include QVC Cook Essentials 3 Liter Stainless Steel Deep Fryers with three baskets. The fryers were sold as item number K14942. Model number F1053Q is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the fryers. Sold through: QVC's televised shopping programs and its Web site from April 2008 through May 2008 for about $60 including shipping costs. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Known purchasers were mailed instructions on obtaining a full refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC for refund instructions. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/30/2008 Reason: An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/30/2008 Reason: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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