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Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard

Home product recall 09-738. Announced by CPSC on Apr 30, 2009.

  • CPSC: stop using it
CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on Apr 30, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The heating element of the popcorn machine’s warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should stop using popcorn machines immediately and contact DTX International to arrange for a free repair including shipping.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact DTX International at (800) 665-0728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.greatamericanpopcorn.com

Which ones are recalled?

This recall involves the “Pasadena,” “Princeton” and “Paducah” 8-ounce popcorn machines. The model name is printed on the top of the unit. The recall includes units with and without the cart.

About 220 units, as CPSC gives them.

Popcorn Machines.

Source:

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?

  • Imported by DTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), Mancelona, Mich.
  • Discount Tommy (discounttommy.com) and Great American Popcorn Company (greatamericanpopcorn.com) from September 2008 through October 2008 for between $150 and $350.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

DTX has received one report of the heating element remaining on when switched off. No injuries have been reported.

Source:

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.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • 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.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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