Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores

The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 10328
Affected scope: About 25,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. Only slow cooke….

Slow Cookers Recalled by Sensio Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kohl's Department… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 31, 2010. Reason: 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 contact Sensio for…. Verify recall #10328 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard..

None
agency class: August 31, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10328 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.

Product description

This recall involves the Bella Kitchen 5-quart programmable slow cookers. Only slow cookers with model number WJ-5000DE and date codes 0907 or 0909 are included in this recall. The slow cookers are black and "Bella Kitchen" is marked on the control panel. The model number and the four-digit date code are printed on a label on the underside.

Reason for recall

The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10328
Date reported	August 31, 2010
Date initiated	August 31, 2010
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 25,000
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 the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The slow cooker's control panel can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the slow cooker immediately, unplug it and contact Sensio for information on receiving a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 31, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10328.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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