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

Active Recall Announced October 18, 2001 CPSC #02019

Quick answer

CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles is CPSC recall #02019, announced on October 18, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact presto to receive a free repair kit.. Affected brand: National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto).

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles

Recalled brands

National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto)

Remedy

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

Recall date

October 18, 2001

Categories

Fryers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02019?

CPSC recall #02019 covers CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 18, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02019?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02019 is consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact presto to receive a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-National-Presto-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Deep-Fryer-Basket-Handles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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