The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02197·Announced 2002-07-09

Dollar Tree Recalls Drip Pans Due to Fire Hazard

Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 294,000 drip pans sold nationwide in 2002 because hot burners can ignite the pans, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

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 fire hazard with seven reported incidents of the product catching fire, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is recalling approximately 294,000 drip pans sold nationwide from April 2002 to May 2002. The recalled drip pans are black, range in diameter from 6 to 9 inches, and were sold for about $1. The SKU number 845289 is located on the pan or on a cardboard insert in the package.

The recall was issued because the hot burners of kitchen ranges can ignite the drip pans, posing a fire hazard. Dollar Tree has received seven reports of the drip pans catching fire, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the drip pans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Drip Pans
Manufacturer
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
294,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 636477007923

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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