The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·13748·Announced 2013-08-14

LTD Commodities Recalls Microwave Crisper Pans Due to Fire Hazard

LTD Commodities is recalling microwave crisper pans because a metal washer can spark, posing a fire hazard. The firm reported 16 incidents involving sparks, flames, or shattered glass.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 16 reported incidents including flames and shattered glass, which meets the criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports under the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

LTD Commodities LLC is recalling microwave crisper pans with lids due to a fire hazard. The recalled product is a carbon steel pan with a glass lid featuring a white ceramic knob. The non-stick pan has bottom grooves and a silicone base. Catalog number MUP or 4040011017 is printed on the outside of the box near the UPC bar code 707569068464. Shipments made after July 2013 include a label on the knob that reads "inspected" and are not included in this recall.

The metal washer used to secure the knob to the lid can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The firm has received 16 reports of incidents including sparks, flames, shattered or exploding glass lids. About 18,220 units were sold for about $10 between June 2013 and July 2013 through LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing, and The Lakeside Collection catalogs and online.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crisper pan and contact LTD Commodities for a free repair. Known consumers were notified directly about the recall. Consumers can contact LTD Commodities LLC and ABC Distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654, or The Lakeside Collection at (866) 847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firms' websites for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Microwave Crisper Pan with Lids
Manufacturer
Qingyuan Omeda Metallic Products Co. LTD, China
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
18,220

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)

  • 707569068464

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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