LTD Commodities Recalls Microwave Crisper Pans Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 13748 · Aug 14, 2013 · LTD Commodities
18,220
units affected
18,220
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13748
- Date
- Aug 14, 2013
- Company
- LTD Commodities
- Units affected
- 18,220
- Product
- Microwave Crisper Pan with Lids
- Product type
- Metal Cookware (Nonelectric)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves microwave crisper pans. The carbon steel pan is sold with a glass lid that has a white ceramic knob on top. The non-stick pan has bottom grooves and a silicone base. Catalog number MUP or 4040011017 is printed on the outside of the box, near the UPC bar code 707569068464. Shipments made after July 2013 include a label on the knob that reads "inspected" and are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The metal washer used to secure the knob to the lid can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crisper pan and contact LTD Commodities for a free repair. Known consumers were notified directly about the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 16 reports of incidents including sparks, flames, shattered or exploding glass lids.
- Sold at
- LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing and The Lakeside Collection catalogs and online at www.ltdcommodities.com, www.abcdistributing.com, and www.lakeside.com between June 2013 and July 2013 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled microwave crisper pan with lids?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crisper pan and contact LTD Commodities for a free repair. Known consumers were notified directly about the recall.
What is the hazard?
The metal washer used to secure the knob to the lid can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.