CPSC recall · Reported June 3, 2005
CPSC, HSN LP Announce Recall of Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
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…
Dreco, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of South Korea recalled The recalled Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cooker was sold under model number PC501. The mo….
CPSC, HSN LP Announce Recall of Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers was recalled by Dreco, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of South Korea in June 3, 2005. Reason: The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot conten…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase pric…. Verify recall #05579 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dreco, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of South Korea issued this CPSC recall-The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot conten….
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- agency class
- June 3, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05579 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05579 |
| Date reported | June 3, 2005 |
| Date initiated | June 3, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Dreco, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of South Korea |
| Affected scope | About 3,900 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these cookers. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.
- Check the recall number (05579) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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