CPSC2015-09-29
Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta. Ga.
Hazard
The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pizza wheel and contact Calphalon for a full refund.
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond, J.C. Penney, Kohls, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide, and online at amazon.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, sears.com, target.com and other online retailers between January 2006 and August 2015 for about $15.
Affected count
About 328,000 in U.S. (in addition, 8,300 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 11 incident reports, including 6 reports of finger lacerations. One person required stitches and another person received medical attention to close their wounds.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Pizza wheel pizza cutters
Consumer contact
Calphalon at 800-809-7267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.calphalon.com and click on "Calphalon Pizza Wheel Recall Information" in the center of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Calphalon-Recalls-Pizza-WheelsDon't want to check this manually?
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