CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-01-14 · 03069
Hazards
The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
Recall
Number
03069
Date
2003-01-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa
Retailer(s)
HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) sold the pans nationwide. from October 2001 through September 2002, for between $20 and $50 individually and between $150 and $300 as a set.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The pans were manufactured in China and include an 8-inch omelet pan with stick handle and lid, an 8-inch fry pan with stick handle and no lid, a 9 1/2-inch fry pan with buffet handles and lid, and an 11 1/2-inch deep chicken fryer with stick handle and helper handle and lid. The outside of the pan is stainless steel and the inner surface has a black, non-stick coating. The pans have "DESIGNED IN THE USA, GOURMET QUALITY, ULTREX DOUBLE WALL, STAINLESS STEEL, INNOVA INC., DAVENPORT IA" engraved on the bottom.