CPSC recall · Reported November 30, 2000
CPSC, Lifetime Hoan Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets to Replace Burners
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 …
Lifetime Hoan Corp., of Westbury, N.y. recalled The fondue sets were sold under the brand names Farberware® (model nos. 86600 (two styles….
CPSC, Lifetime Hoan Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets to Replace Burners was recalled by Lifetime Hoan Corp., of Westbury, N.y. in November 30, 2000. Reason: Some sets have alcohol burners that can produce high flames beyond the intended-cooking surface of the fondue…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the burners immediately and contact the company to find out h…. Verify recall #01043 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lifetime Hoan Corp., of Westbury, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Some sets have alcohol burners that can produce high flames beyond the intended-cooking surface of the fondue….
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- November 30, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01043 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01043 |
| Date reported | November 30, 2000 |
| Date initiated | November 30, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Lifetime Hoan Corp., of Westbury, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 132,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the burners immediately and contact the company to find out how to dispose of the burners. Consumers …
- Check the recall number (01043) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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