The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·03069·Announced 2003-01-14

Innova Ultrex Frying Pans Recalled for Explosion and Burn Hazards

Innova Inc. is recalling Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans that can explode or separate, posing a serious burn hazard from hot oil.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where the pans explode, resulting in reported consumer burns and property damage, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Innova Inc. of Davenport, Iowa, is recalling approximately 8,700 Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans. The recalled products include an 8-inch omelet pan, an 8-inch fry pan, a 9 1/2-inch fry pan, and an 11 1/2-inch deep chicken fryer. These pans were manufactured in China and feature a stainless steel exterior with a black, non-stick inner coating. The bottom of the pans is engraved with "DESIGNED IN THE USA, GOURMET QUALITY, ULTREX DOUBLE WALL, STAINLESS STEEL, INNOVA INC., DAVENPORT IA."

The recall was issued because the pans can explode or separate when preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying. This malfunction can cause hot oil or food contents to spill onto consumers, posing a serious burn hazard. Innova has received 16 reports of the frying pans exploding, including two instances where consumers received burns from hot oil and eight reports of property damage.

The pans were sold nationwide by HSN LP (Home Shopping Network) from October 2001 through September 2002. They were sold individually for between $20 and $50, or as a set for between $150 and $300. Because the manufacturer is no longer in business, a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the frying pans immediately and discard or destroy the product. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

The recalled product

Product
Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall frying pans
Manufacturer
Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Cookware
Hazard
Affected units
8,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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