| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| November 30, 2006 Alert #07-509 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Ultrex-brand Pressure Cookers
Units: About 1,450
Importer: Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa.
Retailer: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Hazard: The pressure cooker's lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: HSN has received two reports of injuries which involve second and third degree burns to the upper arm and an unspecified burn injury.
Description: The recalled product is the Ultrex-brand 8-quart pressure cooker set, model number 11453. The set includes a pressure cooker and optional steamer basket. The model number is stamped on the bottom of the pot.
Sold by: HSN's television network, Web site, through its toll-free number and an employee store in St. Petersburg, Fla., from June 2003 through October 2004 for about $90.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately. HSN will provide a refund of the purchase price.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact HSN at (877) 710-1527 anytime or visit their Web site at www.hsn.com