CPSC2001-10-18
CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles
National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto), of Eau Claire, Wis.
Hazard
The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact Presto to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Department stores sold the deep fryers nationwide, from July 2000 through June 2001, for between $50 and $70.
Affected count
About 50,000
Injuries reported
Presto has received 63 reports of basket handles coming off, including 10 reports of consumers being spattered with hot oil. The injuries include minor burns to the arms and face.
Products
Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Presto toll-free at (866) 813-9545 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company's web site at www.gopresto.com/recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-National-Presto-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Deep-Fryer-Basket-HandlesDon't want to check this manually?
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