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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2003-01-14

CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans

Is my product affected?

Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans

  • Brand Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa

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

What happened

Innova Inc. has recalled certain frying pans that can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying. The affected pans include an 8-inch omelet pan with stick handle and lid, an 8-inch fry pan with stick handle and no lid, a 9½-inch fry pan with buffet handles and lid, and an 11½-inch deep chicken fryer with stick handle and helper handle and lid. All recalled pans are made in China with stainless steel exteriors and black non-stick coatings. They can be identified by the engraving on the bottom reading "DESIGNED IN THE USA, GOURMET QUALITY, ULTREX DOUBLE WALL, STAINLESS STEEL, INNOVA INC., DAVENPORT IA."

When these pans explode or separate, they pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers. According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the frying pans immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is no longer in business, and no remedy is available.

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

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the frying pans immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is no longer in business, and a remedy is no longer available.

Details from the source

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

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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