CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles

危险说明 Hazard

• The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryers have model numbers 0544404 (product number 21-419) and 0544504 (product number 21-439). The deep fryers are white, with the words, "Presto CoolDaddy or "Presto Pride® CoolDaddy®" written on the front. The model numbers are located on the bottom of the deep fryer and the product number is located on the bottom of the carton. Only the deep fryer baskets with silver screws attaching the basket handle are involved in this recall. Basket handles with black screws, and deep fryers with magnetic detachable cords are not involved in this recall.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Presto has received 63 reports of basket handles coming off, including 10 reports of consumers being spattered with hot oil. The injuries include minor burns to the arms and face.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact Presto to receive a free repair kit.

消费者联系信息

Consumers may contact Presto toll-free at (866) 813-9545 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company's web site at www.gopresto.com/recall

相关企业

制造商：National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto), of Eau Claire, Wis.

零售商：Department stores sold the deep fryers nationwide, from July 2000 through June 2001, for between $50 and $70.