Safety regulator, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers
Recall 03139 · Jun 5, 2003 · Trivett Industries, Inc.
590
units affected
590
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03139
- Date
- Jun 5, 2003
- Company
- Trivett Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 590
- Product
- Pancake Express Pancake Makers
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These "Pancake Express" pancake makers are two-sided stove top skillets constructed of aluminum with black plastic handles. The product is labeled "Pancake Express" and "Made in China."
What can happen
The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail to provide support, because of melting or breaking.
The fix
Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Trivett Industries is aware of one incident of a consumer receiving minor burns, when the handle melted and separated from the pancake maker.
- Sold at
- Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide, from May 2002 through July 2002, for about $20.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pancake express pancake makers?
Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.
What is the hazard?
The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail to provide support, because of melting or breaking.
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.