CPSC, Trivett Industries, Inc. Announce Recall of Pancake Makers

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Hazard
The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail to provide support, because of melting or breaking.
Remedy
Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.
Incidents & injuries
Trivett Industries is aware of one incident of a consumer receiving minor burns, when the handle melted and separated from the pancake maker.
Product description
These "Pancake Express" pancake makers are two-sided stove top skillets constructed of aluminum with black plastic handles. The product is labeled "Pancake Express" and "Made in China."
Sold on
Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide, from May 2002 through July 2002, for about $20.
Contact the company
Call Trivett at (800) 433-4842 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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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