CPSCGeneral Alert
Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard
Published: April 30, 2009Recall ID: 09738Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the "Pasadena," "Princeton" and "Paducah" 8-ounce popcorn machines. The model name is printed on the top of the unit. The recall includes units with and without the cart.
Affected Products
Popcorn Machines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Popcorn-Machines-Recalled-by-DTX-International-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e027222ab1e8474e961500b7bd80de79.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Popcorn Machine |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/11f1c17a842144a483a9301d87ed196a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Popcorn Machine |
| Hazards › Name | The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users. |
| Injuries › Name | DTX has received one report of the heating element remaining on when switched off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Popcorn Machines |
| Products › Type | Popcorn Machines |
| Products › Category I D | 2076 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 220 |
| Recall I D | 6043 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using popcorn machines immediately and contact DTX International to arrange for a free repair including shipping. |
| Importers › Name | DTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), of Mancelona, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount Tommy (discounttommy.com) and Great American Popcorn Company (greatamericanpopcorn.com) from September 2008 through October 2008 for between $150 and $350. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the "Pasadena," "Princeton" and "Paducah" 8-ounce popcorn machines. The model name is printed on the top of the unit. The recall includes units with and without the cart. |
| Recall Number | 09738 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact DTX International at (800) 665-0728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.greatamericanpopcorn.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |