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HSN LP Recalls Bella Cucina "Zip Cookers" Due to Burn Hazard

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Recall Date:
February 08, 2007

Recall Details

February 8, 2007
Alert #07-528

  

HSN LP Recalls Bella Cucina "Zip Cookers" Due to Burn Hazard

 

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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



Picture of recalled Zip Cooker

Picture of recalled Zip Cooker



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