September 23, 2008

Euro-Pro and QVC Recall Deep Fryers 

Name of Product: Cooks Essentials Deep Fryers

Units: About 1,600

Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Distributor: Euro-Pro Operating LLC, of Newton, Mass.

Hazard: The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Description: The recalled fryers include QVC Cook Essentials 3 Liter Stainless Steel Deep Fryers with three baskets. The fryers were sold as item number K14942. Model number F1053Q is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the fryers.

Sold through: QVC’s televised shopping programs and its Web site from April 2008 through May 2008 for about $60 including shipping costs.

Remedy: Known purchasers were mailed instructions on obtaining a full refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC for refund instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/main.html.file.|recall,html?cm_re=FOOTER-_-QPOLICIESANDINFO-_-PRODUCTRECALL&cm_sp=FOOTER-_-QPOLICIESANDINFO-_-PRODUCTRECALL