CPSC recall · Reported June 5, 2003
CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers
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.
Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla. recalled These "Pancake Express" pancake makers are two-sided stove top skillets constructed of al….
CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers was recalled by Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla. in June 5, 2003. Reason: The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail …. Remedy: Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including …. Verify recall #03139 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail ….
- None
- agency class
- 590 units
- affected scope
- June 5, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03139 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
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."
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03139 |
| Date reported | June 5, 2003 |
| Date initiated | June 5, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla. |
| Affected scope | 590 |
| 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 return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.
- Check the recall number (03139) 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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