CPSC recall · Reported January 14, 2003
CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans
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.
Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa recalled The pans were manufactured in China and include an 8-inch omelet pan with stick handle an….
CPSC, Innova Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans was recalled by Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa in January 14, 2003. Reason: The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can pose a seri…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the frying pans immediately and discard or destroy the produc…. Verify recall #03069 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa issued this CPSC recall-The pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, which can pose a seri….
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- agency class
- January 14, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03069 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03069 |
| Date reported | January 14, 2003 |
| Date initiated | January 14, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa |
| Affected scope | About 8,700 |
| 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 frying pans immediately and discard or destroy the product. The firm is no longer in business, an…
- Check the recall number (03069) 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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