CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. The slow cookers are black with "Bella Kitchen" printed on the control panel. Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall. The model number and the four-digit date code are printed on a label on the underside of the product.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and return the slow cooker to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or store credit.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20.
Injuries
The manufacturer has received 60 reports of the control panels smoking, melting and sparking, and three reports of panels catching fire. Fourteen incidents resulted in minor damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
11150
Product Information
Product Name
Slow Cooker
Product Type
Slow Cookers
Number of Units
About 7,460
Imported By
Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Manufactured In
China