Safety regulator, HSN LP Announce Recall of Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
Recall 05579 · Jun 3, 2005 · DRECO, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05579
- Date
- Jun 3, 2005
- Company
- DRECO, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Welbilt 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, allowing hot contents to be expelled and causing a scald or burn injury to individuals in the immediate area.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- HSN has received 43 reports that the lids opened prematurely while contents were under pressure, resulting in 37 reports of burn injuries, including at least four third degree burns.
- Sold at
- HSN through its toll-free number and its Web page, from September 2001 through July 2002, for about $100. They also were sold at HSN employee stores in Salem, Va., and St. Petersburg, Fla., and at HSN retail stores in Florida, from September 2001 through November 2002, for between $30 and $35.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled welbilt electronic pressure cookers?
Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot contents to be expelled and causing a scald or burn injury to individuals in the immediate area.
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.