Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards

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.. Recalled by Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.. Units affected: About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada).

The rice/slow cooker's improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.

The remedy is not available. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers. Destroy and discard this product.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 18, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17017.