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Fire / OverheatingAugust 14, 2013CPSC #13748

LTD Commodities Recalls Microwave Crisper Pans Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Product
Microwaves
Units affected
18,220
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves microwave crisper pans. The carbon steel pan is sold with a glass lid that has a white ceramic knob on top. The non-stick pan has bottom grooves and a silicone base. Catalog number MUP or 4040011017 is printed on the outside of the box, near the UPC bar code 707569068464. Shipments made after July 2013 include a label on the knob that reads "inspected" and are not included in this recall.

Hazard

The metal washer used to secure the knob to the lid can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

The firm has received 16 reports of incidents including sparks, flames, shattered or exploding glass lids.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing and The Lakeside Collection catalogs and online at www.ltdcommodities.com, www.abcdistributing.com, and www.lakeside.com between June 2013 and July 2013 for about $10.

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LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing and The Lakeside Collection Microwave Crisper Pan
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