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JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Date: March 12, 2008
Company: JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.

Affected Products

The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. "Cooks" is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.

Why Was This Recalled?

The deep fryer has a faulty heating element, which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report