February 05, 2004

By: Natasha Amin
Website: http://www.1st-in-kitchens.com

Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Pancake Express Pancake Makers

Manufacturer: Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Trivett Industries is aware of one incident of a consumer receiving minor burns when the handle melted and separated from the pancake maker.

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.

Sold at: Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide from May 2002 through July 2002 for about $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.

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