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Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20207
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October 15, 2003
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CPSC, HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Announce Expansion of the
Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans
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Name of Product: Ultrex Thermal/Double
Wall Frying Pans
Units: 244,000
Manufacturer: Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa
Distributor: HSN LP (previously referred to
as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, FL
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Hazard:
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.
Incidents/Injuries:
Innova and HSN LP have received 31 reports of these fry pans separating,
including seven consumers who received burns from hot oil and eight reports
of property damage.
Sold By:
HSN LP, exclusively, from January 2002 through September 2002 for between
$7 and $16 (individually) and for between $100 and $300 (in sets).
Manufactured In:
China.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using these fry pans immediately. HSN and Innova have
contacted consumers instructing them to return the pans to Innova, in exchange
for replacement cookware, an HSN credit, or a refund.
Consumer Contact:
Consumers with any questions should call Innova on (800) 767-5160 between
9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.hsn.com
for more information.
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