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CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJul 9, 2002
Recalled Drip Pan
Recalled Drip Pan

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

These drip pans are used under the burners of kitchen ranges to catch food that drips while cooking. The hot burners can ignite the drip pans and pose a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the drip pans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Dollar Tree Stores has received seven reports of the drip pans catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled drip pans were sold in various sizes, ranging from 6 to 9 inches in diameter. The SKU Number 845289 is either on the pan or on a cardboard insert in the package. All of the drip pans are black.

Sold on

Dollar Tree Stores sold these drip pans nationwide, from April 2002 to May 2002, for about $1.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can contact Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., at (800) 876-8077 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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