June 3, 2005

HSN LP Announces Recall of Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers

Name of Product: Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers

Units: About 3,500

Manufacturer: DRECO, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of Korea.

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

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.

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.

Sold By: HSN through its toll-free number and its Web page from September 2001 through July 2002 for about $100. HSN purchased the product from Appliance Company of America, of Green Neck , NY and was not involved in the manufacturing or distribution of the product.

Manufactured in: Korea

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

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