CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers

Recalled June 5, 2003 · CPSC recall 03139 · Trivett

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.

Remedy

Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.

Units

590

Incidents / injuries

Trivett Industries is aware of one incident of a consumer receiving minor burns, when the handle melted and separated from the pancake maker.

Description

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."

What to do

Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.

Contact

Call Trivett at (800) 433-4842 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Pancake Express Pancake Makers

Manufacturer(s)

Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla.

Retailers

Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide, from May 2002 through July 2002, for about $20.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →