The Recall Desk
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

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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