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CPSCRecalled Feb 28, 2002 · #02112

CPSC, Dansk International Designs Ltd. Announce Recall of Ice Cream Scoops

Hazard

A cap at the end of the handle of the scoop can fly off with substantial force, especially if the scoop is immersed in hot water. The metal cap poses a risk of impact injury to nearby consumers.

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Description

All the recalled Dansk ice cream scoops are made of aluminum and have a 4.5-inch handle. They were sold in four styles: the plain 3.5- inch spade, the plain 2.5-inch scoop, the Penguin-shaped 2.5-inch scoop and the Snowman-shaped 2.5-inch scoop. Each of the scoops is silver colored. The plain scoop and plain spade have the word "DANSK" written on the handle. Ice cream scoops sold by Dansk with a black cap at the end of the handle are not part of this recall.

Product details

Product
DANSK Ice Cream Scoop
Type
Ice Cream Scoops
Manufacturer
Dansk International Designs Ltd., of White Plains, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Dansk Factory Outlet Stores and Lenox Warehouse Clearance Centers nationwide sold these ice cream scoops, between January 1988 and November 2001, for about $9.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these ice cream scoops immediately, and return them to any Dansk or Lenox Factory Outlet store for a $20 coupon.

View the official CPSC notice