Rice Cookers Recalled Over Electric Shock/Fire Hazards
Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 1:43PM Electrical issues have prompted a recall of about 175,000 rice and slow cookers, The Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the products, posing fire and shock hazards.
The recall affects the following 3 Squares products:
- TIM3 MACHIN3 Model 3RC-3010S (with Fixed Power Cord)
- TIM3 MACHIN3 Model 3RC-3020S (with Fixed Power Cord)
- TIM3 MACHIN3 Model 3RC-9010S (with Fixed Power Cord)
- TIM3 MACHIN3 TWO Model 3RC-5020
- MINI TIM3 MACHIN3 Model 3RC-3434
The cookers, which were imported from China by Sherwood Marketing, were sold at stores nationwide and online, including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot, Kohl's and Target.
Customers should stop using the rice cookers and contact 3 Squares for a free replacement, including shipping. Full instructions and a downloadable form to mail in are available from the company online.
For information, contact 3 Squares at 800-390-0249 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@get3squares.com.
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