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HighCPSC·74036·Announced 1974-05-24

Presto and Sears Electric Fry Pans Recalled for Electric Shock Risk

CPSC and National Presto urge owners of pre-Sept 1973 electric fry pans to contact the company due to possible excessive current leakage.

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 risk of electric shock, a high-risk hazard where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and National Presto Industries, Inc. have identified a potential hazard associated with certain Presto and private-label electric fry pans. The affected units were manufactured prior to September 1973 and may exhibit excessive current leakage.

This electrical defect poses a risk of electric shock to consumers. The recall includes Presto-branded electric fry pans as well as private-label electric fry pans sold under the Sears brand. No specific model numbers or unit counts are provided in the source text.

Consumers who may have these electric fry pans are urged to contact National Presto Industries, Inc. regarding the possible excessive current leakage. The source text does not specify the exact remedy or contact details, but advises direct communication with the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
CPSC And National Presto Industries, Inc. Cite Possible Fry Pan Hazard
Manufacturer
National Presto
Category
Consumer Product — Small Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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