CPSC recall 06-226, announced August 10, 2006, covers ALEX® Super Cooking Sets (about 4,200 units). The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children. Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set. Recall contact: call (800) 666-2539, or email recall@alextoys.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A red sticker labeled "unbreakable glass" is affixed to the pot lids.
Which products are included?
This recall involves children's Super Cooking Sets, a 12-piece stainless steel set with miniature pots that have clear glass lids. Each set comes with a pasta pot with glass lid, stockpot with glass lid, frying pan, two potholders and utensils. The cooking sets were sold in a white box with a clear plastic window. "ALEX" and "Super Cooking Set" are printed on the box. A red sticker labeled "unbreakable glass" is affixed to the pot lids. Cooking sets manufactured after April 1, 2006 have stainless steel lids and are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
ALEX has received a report of a 2½-year-old girl who cut her foot from the broken glass from one of the lids. The cut required stitches.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Panline USA Inc., doing business as ALEX
- Manufacturer
- Panline USA Inc., doing business as ALEX, of Northvale, N.J.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-226
- Units
- About 4,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and specialty toy stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for about $20.
ALEX® Super Cooking Sets
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For more information, call ALEX at (800) 666-2539 from 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at recall@alextoys.com
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