CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans
Recalled July 9, 2002 · CPSC recall 02197 · Dollar Tree Stores
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.
Units
About 294,000
Incidents / injuries
Dollar Tree Stores has received seven reports of the drip pans catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the drip pans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Contact
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.
Product
Drip Pans
Imported by
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Retailers
Dollar Tree Stores sold these drip pans nationwide, from April 2002 to May 2002, for about $1.
Made in
China
UPC
636477007923
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →