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CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans

Reported: January 14, 2003 Initiated: January 14, 2003 #03069

Product Description

The pans were manufactured in China and include an 8-inch omelet pan with stick handle and lid, an 8-inch fry pan with stick handle and no lid, a 9 1/2-inch fry pan with buffet handles and lid, and an 11 1/2-inch deep chicken fryer with stick handle and helper handle and lid. The outside of the pan is stainless steel and the inner surface has a black, non-stick coating. The pans have "DESIGNED IN THE USA, GOURMET QUALITY, ULTREX DOUBLE WALL, STAINLESS STEEL, INNOVA INC., DAVENPORT IA" engraved on the bottom.

Reason for Recall

The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the frying pans immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is no longer in business, and a remedy is no longer available.

Details

Units Affected
About 8,700
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Innova-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Exploding-Frying-Pans-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The pans were manufactured in China and include an 8-inch omelet pan with stick handle and lid, an 8-inch fry pan with stick handle and no lid, a 9 1/2-inch fry pan with buffet handles and lid, and an 11 1/2-inch deep chicken fryer with stick handle and helper handle and lid. The outside of the pan is stainless steel and the inner surface has a black, non-stick coating. The pans have "DESIGNED IN THE USA, GOURMET QUALITY, ULTREX DOUBLE WALL, STAINLESS STEEL, INNOVA INC., DAVENPORT IA" engraved on the bottom.. Recalled by Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa. Units affected: About 8,700.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the frying pans immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is no longer in business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 14, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03069.

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