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Why it was recalled
The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact Presto to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto), of Eau Claire, Wis.
- Recall number
- 02-019
- Units
- About 50,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores sold the deep fryers nationwide, from July 2000 through June 2001, for between $50 and $70.
Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles
CPSC product type: Fryers
Recall contact information
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
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