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CPSC, HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Announce Expansion of the Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans

  • Recalled Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans
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  • Recalled Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans with lids
Name of Product:
Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans
Hazard:

The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying, or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
October 16, 2003
Units:

244,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers with any questions should call Innova on (877) 368-3405 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling 244,000 Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans. The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.

Name of Product: Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans

Units: 244,000

Manufacturer: Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa

Distributor: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Hazard: The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying, or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Innova and HSN LP have received 31 reports of these fry pans separating, including seven consumers who received burns from hot oil and eight reports of property damage.

Sold By: HSN LP, exclusively, from January 2002 through September 2002 for between $7 and $16 (individually) and for between $100 and $300 (in sets).

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these fry pans immediately. HSN and Innova have contacted consumers instructing them to return the pans to Innova, in exchange for replacement cookware, an HSN credit, or a refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers with any questions should call Innova on (877) 368-3405 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.hsn.com for more information.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these fry pans immediately. HSN and Innova have contacted consumers instructing them to return the pans to Innova, in exchange for replacement cookware, an HSN credit, or a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Innova and HSN LP have received 31 reports of these fry pans separating, including seven consumers who received burns from hot oil and eight reports of property damage.

Sold At:
HSN LP, exclusively, from January 2002 through September 2002 for between $7 and $16 (individually) and for between $100 and $300 (in sets).
Manufacturer(s):
Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa
Distributor(s):
HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
04-505

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