CPSC2002-07-09
CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the drip pans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Sold at
Dollar Tree Stores sold these drip pans nationwide, from April 2002 to May 2002, for about $1.
Affected count
About 294,000
Injuries reported
Dollar Tree Stores has received seven reports of the drip pans catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Drip Pans
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., at (800) 876-8077 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Drip-PansDon't want to check this manually?
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