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Fire / OverheatingJuly 9, 2002CPSC #02197

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

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
294,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Drip Pan
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