CPSC2017-02-22
Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon Corp., of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
The blade on Contemporary Cutlery knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cutlery and contact Calphalon for a replacement cutlery product.
Sold at
J.C. Penney, Kohl's, Macy's and other stores nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from September 2008 through December 2016. The recalled knives were sold from September 2008 through December 2016 for $25 for a single knife to $300 for a knife block set.
Affected count
About 2 million (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Calphalon has received 27 reports of finger or hand lacerations; including four injuries requiring stitches. In addition, the firm has received about 3,150 reports of broken knives.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Contemporary Cutlery knives
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 "Customer Support" at the bottom of the page then "Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Calphalon-Recalls-Cutlery-KnivesDon't want to check this manually?
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