Safety regulator, HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Announce Expansion of the Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans
Recall 04505 · Oct 16, 2003 · Innova Inc.
244,000
units affected
244,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04505
- Date
- Oct 16, 2003
- Company
- Innova Inc.
- Units affected
- 244,000
- Product
- Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
What can happen
The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these fry pans immediately. HSN and Innova have contacted consumers instructing them to return the pans to Innova, in exchange for replacement cookware, an HSN credit, or a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Innova and HSN LP have received 31 reports of these fry pans separating, including seven consumers who received burns from hot oil and eight reports of property damage.
- Sold at
- HSN LP, exclusively, from January 2002 through September 2002, for between $7 and $16 (individually) and for between $100 and $300 (in sets).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ultrex thermal/double wall frying pans?
Consumers should stop using these fry pans immediately. HSN and Innova have contacted consumers instructing them to return the pans to Innova, in exchange for replacement cookware, an HSN credit, or a refund.
What is the hazard?
The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto 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.