CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, HSN LP and Innova, Inc. Announce Expansion of the Recall of Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Pans

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-505

Date: October 15, 2003

Product Name: Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innova Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling 244,000 Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying Pans. The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.Name of Product: Ultrex Thermal/Double Wall Frying PansUnits: 244,000Manufacturer: Innova Inc., of Davenport, IowaDistributor: HSN LP (previously referred to as the Home Shopping Network), of St. Petersburg, Fla.Hazard: The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying, or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Innova and HSN LP have received 31 reports of these fry pans separating, including seven consumers who received burns from hot oil and eight reports of property damage.Sold By: HSN LP, exclusively, from January 2002 through September 2002 for between $7 and $16 (individually) and for between $100 and $300 (in sets).Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these fry pans immediately. HSN and Innova have contacted consumers instructing them to return the pans to Innova, in exchange for replacement cookware, an HSN credit, or a refund.Consumer Contact: Consumers with any questions should call Innova on (877) 368-3405 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.hsn.com for more information.

Hazard Description:

The non-stick part of the pan can separate forcefully and be propelled when the pan is preheated, used on high heat, or used for frying, deep-frying, or braising. This can pose a serious burn hazard from hot oil or food contents spilling onto consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: 244,000

Incidents:

Innova and HSN LP have received 31 reports of these fry pans separating, including seven consumers who received burns from hot oil and eight reports of property damage.

Sold At:

HSN LP, exclusively, from January 2002 through September 2002 for between $7 and $16 (individually) and for between $100 and $300 (in sets).

Manufactured In:

China