CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60610r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 18, 2016

Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards

This recall involves 3 Squares-branded Tim3 Machin3 and Mini Tim3 Machin3 rice and slow cookers with fixed power cords. The 20-cup/4-quart or 8-cup/1.7-quart programmable electric cookers are stainless steel with black molded plastic, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 11 inches in diameter and12 inches tall. The 3Squares logo is printed on the front of the control panel. Model numbers starting with 3RC and ending in 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020 and 9010S are included in the recall. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the product.

Required Consumer Action

The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.

Contact Information

For recall questions, contact the CPSC Recall Hotline at 800-638-2772 or info@cpsc.gov

Recall Details

Sold At
Home, hardware, mass merchandisers and department stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Get3Squares, Home Depot, Kohl's, Target, Wayfair and other websites from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $30 and $70
Injuries
The firm has received three incident reports, including a cooker sparking when turned on and a cooker turning itself on. One shock injury was reported.
Remedy
No Remedy Available
Recall Number
17017

Product Information

Product Name
3 Squares rice and slow cookers
Number of Units
About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Distributed By
Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-638-2772
Full Contact Information

For recall questions, contact the CPSC Recall Hotline at 800-638-2772 or info@cpsc.gov