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JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 12, 2008
Recalled Deep Fryer
Recalled Deep Fryer

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Hazard

The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.

Product description

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.

Sold on

JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com

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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