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CPSC #03139Kitchen & appliances
Recalled Pancake Express Pancake Maker

Trivett Industries, Inc. · Recalled

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

Other 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.

Units
590
Reports
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
—
Price
$20
Remedy
See notice

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Affected

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."

The file

Sold at
Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide, from May 2002 through July 2002, for about $20.
Product type
Cookers & Cookware
Made in
China
Recalled by
Trivett Industries, Inc., of Deland, Fla.

Incident log

Trivett Industries is aware of one incident of a consumer receiving minor burns, when the handle melted and separated from the pancake maker.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage.

Call Trivett at (800) 433-4842 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated JUN 05 2003; last revised JUN 09 2025.

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