The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98133·Announced 1998-06-25

EKCO Recalls 12-Inch Skillets Due to Handle Breakage Risk

EKCO Housewares is recalling approximately 16,800 12-inch skillets because the handles could bend or break, causing hot contents to spill and potentially injure consumers.

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-harm product (burns from hot contents) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

EKCO Housewares Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 16,800 12-inch skillets in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves two specific models: the Ekco Eterna 12-inch stainless steel skillets and the Ekco Endura 12-inch non-stick stainless steel skillets. The defect involves the skillet handles, which could bend or break, causing the hot contents of the pan to spill onto consumers and creating a risk of injury.

The Eterna skillets were sold at Kmart stores nationwide from April through May 1998 for about $30. The Endura skillets were sold at Walmart stores nationwide from September 1997 through May 1998 for about $26. Both products were manufactured in China. CPSC and EKCO are not aware of any injuries involving these skillets; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should stop using the recalled skillets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can call EKCO toll-free at (800) 999-3436.

The recalled product

Product
Skillets Recalled by EKCO Housewares
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart
Category
Consumer Product — Cookware
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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