Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 06557 · Jun 14, 2006 · QVC Inc.
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06557
- Date
- Jun 14, 2006
- Company
- QVC Inc.
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact QVC to receive a refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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 the same model Welbilt electronic pressure cooker. The known burn injuries include various degrees of burns, including at least four third degree burns.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled welbilt electronic pressure cookers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled pressure cookers immediately and contact QVC to receive a refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.