Jack Eckerd Electric Ceramic Hot Pots Recalled for Shock Hazard

Plain-English summary

The Jack Eckerd Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary recall of electric ceramic hot pots marketed as "Wide Mouth Hot Pots" and "Brew Masters." These white ceramic pots, intended for heating up to 5 cups of liquid, were sold in Eckerd Drug Stores in Florida, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Colorado, Alabama, and Tennessee for prices ranging from $1.99 to $3.49.

The recall is due to a potential electric shock hazard. If the heating coil at the bottom of the pot is heated while not immersed in liquid, the coil can be damaged. If a grounded user subsequently stirs the liquid with a metal article, they could receive a severe electric shock. The units are marked with "120V-350W JAPAN" on the bottom and were packaged in boxes clearly marked with the Jack Eckerd Corporation name.

Consumers who purchased these hot pots are asked to return them to an Eckerd Drug Store for a full refund. Customers should bring the unit and, if available, a copy of the sales receipt, the original packaging, or other documentation of purchase. Eckerd removed the products from sale in March 1978 after learning of the potential hazard from the CPSC.

The recalled product

Product

Electric Hot Pot Recall

Manufacturer

Jack Eckerd

Category

Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances

Hazard

• electric-shock

Distribution

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