# CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans
> **CPSC recall** · 2003-01-14 · 03069 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 03069
- **Date:** 2003-01-14
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Innova-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Exploding-Frying-Pans-)
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