CPSC, HSN LP Announce Recall of Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.

消费者联系信息

For more information, call HSN toll-free at (877) 710-1527 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at www.hsn.com

相关企业

制造商：DRECO, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of South Korea

制造国家/地区：South Korea

经销商：HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.

零售商：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. HSN purchased the product from Appliance Company of America, of Great Neck , NY and was not involved in the manufacturing or distribution of the product.