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Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores

U.S. CPSCFireAug 31, 2010
Recalled slow cooker
Recalled slow cooker

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Hazard

The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Sensio has received 60 reports of the control panels of the slow cookers smoking, melting and sparking and three reports of panels catching fire. Fourteen incidents resulted in minor damage to countertops.

Product description

This recall involves the Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall. The slow cookers are black and "Bella Kitchen" is marked on the control panel. The model number and the four-digit date code are printed on a label on the underside.

Sold on

Exclusively at Kohl's Department stores from July 2009 through December 2009 for between $20 and $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Sensio toll-free at (888) 296-9675 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.acbpromotions.com/sensiorecall

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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