JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-216 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 12, 2008
- Brand
- JCPenney
- Category
- Kitchen and small appliances
- Products
- Cooks Deep Fryers
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 27,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. "Cooks" is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cooks Deep Fryers · About 27,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.; JCPenney, of Plano, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
Recall history and context
JCPenney appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all JCPenney recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Cooks Deep Fryers (About 27,000 units). The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.