CPSC AND NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCE RECALL TO REPLACE HANDLES ON DEEP FRYER BASKETS FOR PRESTO® COOLDADDY® ELECTRIC DEEP FRYERS
The following product corrective action for repair is being conducted by National Presto Industries, Inc. (Presto) in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more information about recalls, visit CPSC’s website at http://www.cpsc.gov.
PRODUCT: Deep fryer baskets used with Presto® CoolDaddy® electric deep fryers, Model Nos. 0544404 (Product No. 21-419) and 0544504 (Product No. 21-439).
PROBLEM: Some of the basket handles may separate from the baskets and could result in hot oil spattering the user. Not all deep fryer baskets have this problem. Only those deep fryer baskets with a silver screw attaching the handle to the basket and bearing one of the above model numbers are subject to this recall. Consumers can contact Presto for assistance in identifying whether their deep fryer basket is subject to this corrective action, and to request the free basket repair kit.
INCIDENT/INJURIES: National Presto has received 63 reports of deep fryer basket handles separating from the baskets, and as a result, ten people reported being spattered with hot oil.
WHAT TO DO: To determine whether you should contact Presto for a free basket repair kit, check the model number which is located on the bottom of your deep fryer or the product number which is located on the carton. If your unit has one of the above numbers and has a silver screw attaching the handle to the basket, then it is subject to this corrective action program. If the screw in your basket handle is black, or if your deep fryer has a magnetic detachable cord, it is not included in this action.
By filling out the on-line form which can be reached by clicking on the link below, consumers may request a free repair kit. Consumers may also contact Presto by calling (866)813-9545 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CDT, Monday through Friday or by writing to National Presto Industries, Inc., 3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703, Attention: CoolDaddy® electric deep fryer.
