Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Slow Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11150
Recall Date
2011-03-02
Manufacturer
Lehrhoff ABL, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Units Affected
About 7,460
Products Involved
Slow Cooker
Hazard
The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and return the slow cooker to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or store credit.
Reported Injuries
The manufacturer has received 60 reports of the control panels smoking, melting and sparking, and three reports of panels catching fire. Fourteen incidents resulted in minor damage to countertops. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory stores from June 2010 through December 2010 for $20.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. The slow cookers are black with "Bella Kitchen" printed on the control panel. Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall. The model number and the four-digit date code are printed on a label on the underside of the product.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28