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8-ounce Popcorn Machine
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous, Appliances
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002065
Affected products
8-ounce Popcorn Machine
Product description
This recall involves 8-ounce popcorn machines with model names "Pasadena", "Princeton", and "Paducah". The model name can be found on the top of the unit. The recalled popcorn machines may or may not have a cart.
Hazard identified
The heating elements of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off, posing a burn hazard to users.
DTX has received one report of the heating element remaining on when switched off, with no reported injuries.
Health Canada has not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of this machine.
Number sold
Approximately 5 of the recalled popcorn machines were sold in Canada, online by Discount Tommy at www.discounttommy.com and Great American Popcorn at www.greatamericanpopcorn.com.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from September 2008 to October 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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DTX International
Mancelona
Michigan
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled popcorn machines and contact DTX International to arrange for a free repair, including shipping.
For more information, consumers may contact DTX International by e-mail at sales@dtxinternational.com.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:38c0fc3f-3308-4de7-9c20-04dbdfdb4bc3].