Moderate Recalled October 18, 2016 About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada) units Updated October 27, 2016

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

The hazard

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

Incidents reported: The firm has received three incident reports, including a cooker sparking when turned on and a cooker turning itself on. One shock injury was reported.

What to do now

No Remedy Available

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

Contact: For recall questions, contact the CPSC Recall Hotline at 800-638-2772 or info@cpsc.gov

Product photos

TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model /3RC-9010S
TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model /3RC-9010S
TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model 3RC-3020S
TIM3 MACHIN3 20-cup cooker, model 3RC-3020S
MINI TIM3 MACHIN3 8-cup cooker, model 3RC-3434
MINI TIM3 MACHIN3 8-cup cooker, model 3RC-3434
TIM3 MACHIN3 TWO 20-cup cooker, model 3RC-5020
TIM3 MACHIN3 TWO 20-cup cooker, model 3RC-5020
Model number and date code location
Model number and date code location

Photos: U.S. CPSC

Full official 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.