The metal washer used to secure the knob to the lid can spark
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LTD Commodities of Bannockburn, Ill., is recalling about 18,220 microwave crisper pans with lids.
The metal washer used to secure the knob to the lid can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The firm has received 16 reports of incidents including sparks, flames, shattered or exploding glass lids.
This recall involves microwave crisper pans. The carbon steel pan is sold with a glass lid that has a white ceramic knob on top. The non-stick pan has bottom grooves and a silicone base. Catalog number MUP or 4040011017 is printed on the outside of the box, near the UPC bar code 707569068464. Shipments made after July 2013 include a label on the knob that reads “inspected” and are not included in this recall.
The pans, manufactured in China, were sold at LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing and The Lakeside Collection catalogs and online at www.ltdcommodities.com, www.abcdistributing.com, and www.lakeside.com between June 2013 and July 2013 for about $10.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crisper pan and contact LTD Commodities for a free repair. Known consumers were notified directly about the recall.
Consumers may contact LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT.