CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers
CPSC recall 03139 · announced June 5, 2003 · Trivett Industries · 590 units affected
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."
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: Call Trivett at (800) 433-4842 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.