# JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-03-12 · 08216 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08216
- **Date:** 2008-03-12
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Cooks Deep Fryers

## Hazards

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

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/JCPenney-Recalls-Cooks-Deep-Fryers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards)
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