CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.
Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled electronic pressure cooker was sold under model number PC501. The model number PC501 is located in three places: near the control panel, on the instruction/warning label near the bottom of the unit, and on the bottom of the product. The name "Welbilt" is located near the control panel. The pressure cooker measures 11 inches high, 11 inches wide and 15 inches long and was sold in white.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact QVC to receive a refund of the purchase price.
Contact Information
For more information, call QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit QVC's web site at www.qvc.com
Recall Details
Sold At
QVC through its telemarketing channel, its web page and its toll-free number from March 2001 through April 2001 for at least $120.
Injuries
QVC has no known reports of consumer incidents or injuries associated with this product. QVC is voluntarily implementing this recall based on 43 reports of failure incidents, including 37 reports of burn injuries, reported by another retailer that sold th
Recall Number
06557
Product Information
Product Name
Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
Product Type
Cookers & Cookware
Number of Units
About 900
Distributed By
QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Manufactured In
South Korea