Slow Cookers, sold at Kohl’s Department Store, Recalled

Bella Kitchen’s 5 quart programmable slow cookers have been recalled. The slow cookers were sold exclusively at Kohl’s Department Store with the model number WJ-5000DE and either date code 0907 or 0909. The devices are black with “Bella Kitchen” on the control panel and the model number and date code on a label underneath the slow cooker.

The panel of the slow cooker can overheat and melt, which creates a risk of fire. There have been 60 reports of the device melting, smoking or sparking and three reported incidents of the device catching fire. To date, there has been damage to countertops but no reported injuries.

Kohl’s Department store sold the slow cookers, distributed by Sensio Inc, between July and December 2009 for $20 to $40. If you have this product, immediately unplug and stop using it. Contact Sensio for a refund.