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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2001-10-18

CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles

Is my product affected?

Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles

  • Brand National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto), of Eau Claire, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

National Presto Industries Inc. is recalling deep fryer baskets for two models of Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryers (model numbers 0544404 and 0544504). The handles on these fryer baskets can detach during use, causing hot oil to spatter onto users and bystanders. Only baskets with silver screws attaching the handle are affected; baskets with black screws and deep fryers with magnetic detachable cords are not included in the recall. The white fryers are marked with "Presto CoolDaddy" or "Presto Pride® CoolDaddy®" on the front, with model numbers on the bottom of the unit and product numbers on the carton.

If you own an affected deep fryer, you should immediately stop using the basket. According to the recall notice, consumers should contact Presto to receive a free repair kit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact Presto to receive a free repair kit.

Details from the source

The Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryers have model numbers 0544404 (product number 21-419) and 0544504 (product number 21-439). The deep fryers are white, with the words, "Presto CoolDaddy or "Presto Pride® CoolDaddy®" written on the front. The model numbers are located on the bottom of the deep fryer and the product number is located on the bottom of the carton. Only the deep fryer baskets with silver screws attaching the basket handle are involved in this recall. Basket handles with black screws, and deep fryers with magnetic detachable cords are not involved in this recall.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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