CPSCJune 5, 2003

CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of

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

Why was CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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
Pancake Express Pancake Makers
Company
Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla.
Quantity
590
Sold at
Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide, from May 2002 through July 2002, for about $20.
Recall date
June 5, 2003
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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."

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