CPSC, Lifetime Hoan Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue
CPSC, Lifetime Hoan Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets to Replace Burners
Why was CPSC, Lifetime Hoan Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue recalled?
Some sets have alcohol burners that can produce high flames beyond the intended-cooking surface of the fondue pot. Another set, which uses chafing fuel, is being recalled because the chafing fuel holder could tip as it burns down. Both problems present potential fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the burners immediately and contact the company to find out how to dispose of the burners. Consumers with recalled alcohol burners will be sent a $4 coupon toward the purchase of Sterno® canned chafing fuel. Contact: Consumers with recalled chafing fuel holders (model 86702 only) will be sent a new chafing fuel holder. Consumers should contact Lifetime Hoan Corp. at 516-683-6000. Consumers also can email to [email protected] or write to Lifetime Hoan Corp., P.O. Box 1854, Westbury, NY 11590.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Fondue sets
- Company
- Lifetime Hoan Corp., of Westbury, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 132,000
- Sold at
- Department, kitchen and home stores nationwide sold the fondue sets, from June 1999 through October 2000, for about $20.
- Recall date
- November 30, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Lifetime Hoan Corp. have received eight reports of burners producing high flames. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The fondue sets were sold under the brand names Farberware® (model nos. 86600 (two styles), 86700, 86702 and 76743) and Roshco® (model no. 58903). The model number is on the box, not on the fondue set. The brand name is found on the box. The fondue sets are stainless steel and include various components, including a fondue pot, burner, and fondue forks. Only the burners sold with these fondue sets are being recalled, not the entire fondue sets. Lifetime Hoan Corp. will help consumers identify if their burner is recalled. No other fondue set is involved in this recall.