JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-03-12 · 08216
Hazards
The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08216
Date
2008-03-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cooks Deep Fryers
Companies
Retailer(s)
JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.
Importer(s)
JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
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.