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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: contact the firm for remedy details · About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 17-017 Published October 18, 2016

3 Squares rice and slow cookers

The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards. sold at Home, hardware, mass merchandisers and department stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Get3Squares, Home Depot, Kohl's, Target, Wayfair and other websites from December 2015 – July 2016 for $30 to $70,.

TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model /3RC-9010S
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TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model /3RC-9010S

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received three incident reports, including a cooker sparking when turned on and a cooker turning itself on. One shock injury was reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: other
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What to do

The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atHome, hardware, mass merchandisers and department stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Get3Squares, Home Depot, Kohl's, Target, Wayfair and other websites
Sales periodDecember 2015 – July 2016
Price$30 to $70,

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-638-2772
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