Recalls / 2003-01-14

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

03069 · Recalled 2003-01-14 · CPSC page

Recalled Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Innova has received 16 reports of these frying pans exploding, including two consumers who received burns from hot oil and eight reports of property damage.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans		About 8,700

Parties

Manufacturer: Innova Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) sold the pans nationwide., for, $50 individually, between $150, $300 as a set.

Consumer contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

More images

Engraving on underside of Recalled Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pan

Source: CPSC recall 03069. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.