July 29, 2005 - The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 2.6 million Rival Slow Cookers. The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. These Rival® Slow Cookers, sold from January 1999 through May 2002, were previously recalled for the same hazard. The recall has now been expanded to include all units manufactured before September 2004.
June 3, 2005 - HSN LP Recall of Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DRECO, Ltd., formerly known as DaeRyuk Electronics, LTD, of Korea and HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla., are voluntarily recalling about 3,500 Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers. The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, allowing hot contents to be expelled and causing a scald or burn injury to individuals in the immediate area.
January 13, 2005- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. is voluntarily recalling 600,000 GE Oval and Double Dish Slow Cookers. The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot food spilling onto consumers.
August 5, 2004- Select Brands Inc. Recall of Corningware Slow Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan., is voluntarily recalling about 39,000 Corningware Slow Cookers. The heating element can drop to the bottom of the unit and melt through the plastic outer shell posing burn and fire hazards.
August 5, 2004- The Holmes Group Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Holmes Group Inc., of Milford, Mass., is voluntarily recalling 1.8 million Rival Slow Cookers. The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers.
June 15, 2004- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Recall of Slow Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan. is voluntarily recalling 146,000 General Electric Cool Touch Slow Cookers. The heating element can drop to the bottom of the slow cooker and melt through the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to users.
October 16, 2003- HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Expansion of the Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa is expanding the recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans. The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.
July 17, 2003 - Slow Cookers Recalled by Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex
June 5, 2003- Pancake Makers Recalled by Trivett Industries, Inc.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trivett Industries, Inc. of Deland, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 590 Pancake Express 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.
March 6, 2003- Hot Pots Recalled by Atico International USA Inc.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 37,000 electrical hot pots. The bottom of the hot pot can separate from the top, which could pose a serious burn hazard to consumers.
January 14, 2003- Innova Inc. Recall to Replace Exploding Frying Pans
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innova Inc., Davenport, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling to replace about 8,700 Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall 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.
December 19, 2002- Philips Recall of 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grill
Philips Electronics North America Corp., through its Norelco Consumer Products Company division of Stamford, Conn. is voluntarily recalling about 11,100 3-in-1 Waffle Maker/Sandwich Maker/Grills sold under the Philips brand name. It is estimated that only 200 units have been sold to consumers. These Model HD2420 units have a white plastic enclosure and measure 11-inches wide, 11-inches long and 4 and 1/2-inches tall. "Philips" and "3 in 1" are written on the top of the lid and "MODEL HD2420" can be found on a label on the bottom of the unit. Units marked "Revision A" are not included in this recall. Target Stores sold this product from September 2002 to October 2002 for about $50. It was manufactured in China.
October 11, 2002- 45 Inch Electric Cook Tops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp.
September 9, 2002- Popeil Inventions Recall of Heating Elements from Electric Rotisseries
Popeil Inventions Inc., of Chatsworth, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 37,500 electric rotisseries manufactured in October 1999. These model number 4000 Showtime Rotisseries have a serial number beginning with ST-AAKa, located on the back, near the bottom of the units. "Ronco Showtime BBQ" is written on the front glass and the model number is printed on the back. Television infomercials and web sites sold these rotisseries, manufactured in October 1999, nationwide from November 1999 through May 2000.
July 9, 2002- Drip Pans Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 294,000 drip pans. These drip pans are used under the burners of kitchen ranges to catch food that drips while cooking. The hot burners can ignite the drip pans and pose a fire hazard.
May 21, 2002- Rose Art Industries Recall to Repair Cotton Candy Machine
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J. is voluntarily recalling about 188,000 cotton candy machines. The motors on the cotton candy machines can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Additionally, the heating unit can be activated without the spinner in place, presenting a risk of burn to consumers.
June 25, 1998- Skillets Recalled by EKCO Housewares
In cooperation with the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC), EKCO Housewares Inc., ofFranklin Park, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 16,80012-inch skillets. The skillets' handle could bend or breakand cause the skillets' hot contents to spill ontoconsumers, creating a risk of injury.
July 14, 1997- Pizza Stones Safety Alert by Pfaltzgraff
In cooperation with the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC), The Pfaltzgraff Co. ofYork, Pa., is warning consumers about a potential firehazard with about 123,500 Pfaltzgraff pizza stones and deepdish pizza stones. If consumers use oil on the stones andclean them using a 550 degrees Fahrenheit oven or using theoven's self-cleaning cycle, as currently recommended in theinstruction booklets accompanying the stones, the stones cancatch on fire.
May 15, 1997- Wok Sets Recalled by Pier 1 Imports
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC), Levi Strauss & Co. of San Francisco, Calif., isannouncing the recall of approximately 57,000 fleece fabric shirts. Thefabric is a cotton-polyester blend material with a raised fiber surface.Its fleecy texture closely resembles that of an inside-out sweatshirt.This fabric is often called sherpa.
November 29, 1995- "Smoke'n Pit" Cookers Recall/Repair by Brinkmann
In cooperation with the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC), The Brinkmann Corporationof Dallas, Texas is announcing a program to providefree replacement smokestacks for approximately 43,800Smoke'N Pit cookers with straight vertical smokestacks. Thecooker lid may fall suddenly, injuring consumers using thecooker.
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