CPSCJuly 9, 2002

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans

Why was CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip recalled?

These drip pans are used under the burners of kitchen ranges to catch food that drips while cooking. The hot burners can ignite the drip pans and pose a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the drip pans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., at (800) 876-8077 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm ET Monday through Friday.

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 636477007923

Product
Drip Pans
Company
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Quantity
About 294,000
Sold at
Dollar Tree Stores sold these drip pans nationwide, from April 2002 to May 2002, for about $1.
Recall date
July 9, 2002
Incidents / injuries
Dollar Tree Stores has received seven reports of the drip pans catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled drip pans were sold in various sizes, ranging from 6 to 9 inches in diameter. The SKU Number 845289 is either on the pan or on a cardboard insert in the package. All of the drip pans are black.

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