CPSC recall · Reported October 18, 2016
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards
The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif. recalled This recall involves 3 Squares-branded Tim3 Machin3 and Mini Tim3 Machin3 rice and slow c….
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Ha… was recalled by Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif. in October 18, 2016. Reason: The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and…. Remedy: The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/sl…. Verify recall #17017 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and….
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- October 18, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17017 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
This recall involves 3 Squares-branded Tim3 Machin3 and Mini Tim3 Machin3 rice and slow cookers with fixed power cords. The 20-cup/4-quart or 8-cup/1.7-quart programmable electric cookers are stainless steel with black molded plastic, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 11 inches in diameter and12 inches tall. The 3Squares logo is printed on the front of the control panel. Model numbers starting with 3RC and ending in 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020 and 9010S are included in the recall. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the product.
Reason for recall
The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Remedy, what to do
The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17017 |
| Date reported | October 18, 2016 |
| Date initiated | October 18, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada) |
| 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
The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this pro…
- Check the recall number (17017) 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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