The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09738·Announced 2009-04-30

DTX International Recalls Popcorn Machines Due to Burn Hazard

DTX International is recalling about 220 popcorn machines because the heating element can remain on after being switched off, posing a burn hazard.

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 (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

DTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.) is recalling approximately 220 "Pasadena," "Princeton," and "Paducah" 8-ounce popcorn machines. The recall includes units with and without the cart. The model name is printed on the top of the unit.

The recall is due to a burn hazard where the heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. DTX has received one report of the heating element remaining on when switched off, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected machines were sold by Discount Tommy and Great American Popcorn Company from September 2008 through October 2008 for between $150 and $350. Consumers should stop using the popcorn machines immediately and contact DTX International to arrange for a free repair including shipping.

The recalled product

Product
Popcorn Machines
Manufacturer
DTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), of Mancelona, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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