CPSC, National Presto Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Deep Fryer Basket Handles
Home product recall 02-019. Announced by CPSC on Oct 18, 2001.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Oct 18, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 50,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact Presto to receive a free repair kit.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Consumers may contact Presto toll-free at (866) 813-9545 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can log on to the company’s web site at www.gopresto.com/recall
Which ones are recalled?
The Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryers have model numbers 0544404 (product number 21-419) and 0544504 (product number 21-439). The deep fryers are white, with the words, “Presto CoolDaddy or “Presto Pride® CoolDaddy®” written on the front. The model numbers are located on the bottom of the deep fryer and the product number is located on the bottom of the carton. Only the deep fryer baskets with silver screws attaching the basket handle are involved in this recall. Basket handles with black screws, and deep fryers with magnetic detachable cords are not involved in this recall.
About 50,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by National Presto Industries Inc. (Presto), Eau Claire, Wis.
- Department stores sold the deep fryers nationwide, from July 2000 through June 2001, for between $50 and $70.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
Presto has received 63 reports of basket handles coming off, including 10 reports of consumers being spattered with hot oil. The injuries include minor burns to the arms and face.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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