For Immediate Release
June 5, 2003
Release # 03-139
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Pancake Makers
Name of product: Pancake Express Pancake Makers
Units: 590
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.
Consumer Contact: Call Trivett at (800) 433-4842 between 8 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. ET Monday through Friday.