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Consumer Alert from CPSC
Consumer Alert: Fondue Sets Recalled
Burners need to be replaced

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 30 - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lifetime Hoan Corp., of Westbury, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 132,000 fondue sets to replace their burners. Some sets have alcohol burners that can produce high flames beyond the intended-cooking surface of the fondue pot. Another set, which uses chafing fuel, is being recalled because the chafing fuel holder could tip as it burns down. Both problems present potential fire and burn hazards to consumers.

CPSC and Lifetime Hoan Corp. have received eight reports of burners producing high flames. No injuries or property damage has been reported.

The fondue sets were sold under the brand names Farberware. (model nos. 86600 (two styles), 86700, 86702 and 76743) and Roshco. (model no. 58903). The model number is on the box, not on the fondue set. The brand name is found on the box. The fondue sets are stainless steel and include various components, including a fondue pot, burner, and fondue forks. Only the burners sold with these fondue sets are being recalled, not the entire fondue sets. Lifetime Hoan Corp. will help consumers identify if their burner is recalled.

Department, kitchen and home stores nationwide sold the fondue sets from June 1999 through October 2000 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the burners immediately and contact the company to find out how to dispose of the burners. Consumers with recalled alcohol burners will be sent a $4 coupon toward the purchase of Sterno. canned chafing fuel. Consumers with recalled chafing fuel holders (model 86702 only) will be sent a new chafing fuel holder. Consumers should contact Lifetime Hoan Corp. at (877) 523-7190.

Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at http://www.lifetime.hoan.com/default.asp?page=fondue or e-mail to fondue@lifetime.hoan.com or write to Lifetime Hoan Corp., P.O. Box 1854, Westbury, NY 11590.

No other fondue set is involved in this recall.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lifetime Hoan Corp. Recall Hotline:(877) 523-7190
November 30, 2000 CPSC Contact: Kim Dulic
Release # 01-043 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1183
Company Media Contact: Wendy Fine
(516) 683-6000 Ext. 226


		To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800)638-2772. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. Consumers can report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov.

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