The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02019·Announced 2001-10-18

Presto CoolDaddy Electric Deep Fryer Basket Handles Recalled for Burn Risk

Presto is recalling CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles because they can detach, causing hot oil to spatter users and bystanders.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury (minor burns) has been reported, but no fatalities or serious injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

National Presto Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 50,000 Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles. The recall involves model numbers 0544404 (product number 21-419) and 0544504 (product number 21-439). These deep fryers are white and feature the words "Presto CoolDaddy" or "Presto Pride® CoolDaddy®" on the front. Only baskets with silver screws attaching the handle are included in this recall; baskets with black screws and deep fryers with magnetic detachable cords are not involved.

The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders. Presto has received 63 reports of basket handles coming off, including 10 reports of consumers being spattered with hot oil. The reported injuries include minor burns to the arms and face.

The deep fryers were sold nationwide in department stores from July 2000 through June 2001 for between $50 and $70. Consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately and contact Presto to receive a free repair kit. Presto can be reached toll-free at (866) 813-9545 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via the company's website at www.gopresto.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles
Manufacturer
National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto), of Eau Claire, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
50,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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