The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08216·Announced 2008-03-12

JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

JCPenney is recalling Cooks deep fryers because a faulty heating element can cause overheating, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has been reported (one minor burn), fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

JCPenney is recalling approximately 27,000 Cooks deep fryers due to a faulty heating element that can cause the unit to overheat. This defect poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The recalled deep fryers feature a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, and a lid with a window and black handles. They have a 1/3-gallon capacity, with "Cooks" stamped on the side and model number 22016 printed on the bottom.

JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving these deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops. The products were sold at JCPenney stores nationwide, via catalog, and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for approximately $50. The deep fryers were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 or visit www.jcp.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cooks Deep Fryers
Manufacturer
JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
27,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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