| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| February 8, 2007 Alert #07-528 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bella Cucina Brand "Zip Cooker" Low Pressure Cooker
Units: About 8,300
Importer: Kirby & Allen, of North Brunswick, N.J.
Retailer: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hazard: Hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker causing burn injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: HSN has received seven reports of incidents resulting in eight injuries involving first, second and third degree burns.
Description: The recalled product is a Bella Cucina "Zip Cooker," model number 03908. The name and model number are on the bottom of the pot.
Sold at: HSN's television network, Web site and toll-free number from February 2003 through March 2004, and at HSN employee and retail outlets from March 2003 through June 2004 for about $70.
Manufactured in: Korea
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Consumers who do not receive a direct notice should contact HSN for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact HSN (800) 837-0372 anytime, or visit www.hsn.com