CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers
Published: June 5, 2003Recall ID: 03139Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Pancake Express Pancake Makers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Trivett-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Pancake-Makers- |
| Title | CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pancake-express.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pancake Express Pancake Maker |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Trivett Industries is aware of one incident of a consumer receiving minor burns, when the handle melted and separated from the pancake maker. |
| Products › Name | Pancake Express Pancake Makers |
| Products › Type | Cookers & Cookware |
| Products › Category I D | 1895 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 590 |
| Recall I D | 2403 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage. |
| Retailers › Name | Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide, from May 2002 through July 2002, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2003-06-05T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 03139 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Trivett at (800) 433-4842 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |