Safety regulator, Lifetime Hoan Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets to Replace Burners
Recall 01043 · Nov 30, 2000 · Lifetime Hoan Corp.
132,000
units affected
132,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01043
- Date
- Nov 30, 2000
- Company
- Lifetime Hoan Corp.
- Units affected
- 132,000
- Product
- Fondue sets
- Product type
- Fondue Sets
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The fondue sets were sold under the brand names Farberware® (model nos. 86600 (two styles), 86700, 86702 and 76743) and Roshco® (model no. 58903). The model number is on the box, not on the fondue set. The brand name is found on the box. The fondue sets are stainless steel and include various components, including a fondue pot, burner, and fondue forks. Only the burners sold with these fondue sets are being recalled, not the entire fondue sets. Lifetime Hoan Corp. will help consumers identify if their burner is recalled. No other fondue set is involved in this recall.
What can happen
Some sets have alcohol burners that can produce high flames beyond the intended-cooking surface of the fondue pot. Another set, which uses chafing fuel, is being recalled because the chafing fuel holder could tip as it burns down. Both problems present potential fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the burners immediately and contact the company to find out how to dispose of the burners. Consumers with recalled alcohol burners will be sent a $4 coupon toward the purchase of Sterno® canned chafing fuel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- have received eight reports of burners producing high flames. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
- Sold at
- Department, kitchen and home stores nationwide sold the fondue sets, from June 1999 through October 2000, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fondue sets?
Consumers should stop using the burners immediately and contact the company to find out how to dispose of the burners. Consumers with recalled alcohol burners will be sent a $4 coupon toward the purchase of Sterno® canned chafing fuel.
What is the hazard?
Some sets have alcohol burners that can produce high flames beyond the intended-cooking surface of the fondue pot. Another set, which uses chafing fuel, is being recalled because the chafing fuel holder could tip as it burns down. Both problems present potential fire and burn hazards 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.