Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 08609 · Sep 23, 2008 · Euro-Pro and QVC
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08609
- Date
- Sep 23, 2008
- Company
- Euro-Pro and QVC
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Cook's Essentials Deep Fryers
- Product type
- Fryers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled fryers include QVC Cook Essentials 3-Liter Stainless Steel Deep Fryers with three baskets. The fryers were sold as item number K14942. Model number F1053Q is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the fryers.
What can happen
The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Known purchasers were mailed instructions on obtaining a full refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC for refund instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- QVC's televised shopping programs and its Web site from April 2008 through May 2008 for about $60 including shipping costs.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cook's essentials deep fryers?
Known purchasers were mailed instructions on obtaining a full refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC for refund instructions.
What is the hazard?
The fryers can overheat, 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.