CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Drip Pans
Source: CPSC Recall #02197
Recall Date
2002-07-09
Manufacturer
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Units Affected
About 294,000
Products Involved
Drip Pans
Hazard
These drip pans are used under the burners of kitchen ranges to catch food that drips while cooking. The hot burners can ignite the drip pans and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the drip pans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Reported Injuries
Dollar Tree Stores has received seven reports of the drip pans catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Dollar Tree Stores sold these drip pans nationwide, from April 2002 to May 2002, for about $1.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled drip pans were sold in various sizes, ranging from 6 to 9 inches in diameter. The SKU Number 845289 is either on the pan or on a cardboard insert in the package. All of the drip pans are black.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28