CPSC recall 10-701, announced October 2, 2009, covers Meyer Trading Paula Deen® Hammered Cast Iron Cookware (about 51,000 units). The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers. The notice cites 79 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware. Recall contact: call (800) 367-9444, or go to www.qvc.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Paula Deen® 11-inch cast iron grill pans and griddles. They were sold as QVC item numbers K14984, K11970 and K135024. The cookware is black and has the Paula Deen® logo and the product size engraved on the bottom. No other Paula Deen® cookware is involved in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
QVC and Meyer Trading have received 79 reports of the cookware cracking or shattering while heated. One consumer reported a minor burn injury to an arm.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the cookware at a QVC store should return it to any QVC store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meyer Trading
- Recall number
- 10-701
- Units
- About 51,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site www.qvc.com, and QVC retail and employee stores from October 2007 through July 2009 for between $35 and $55.
- Distributor
- Meyer Trading Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Paula Deen® Hammered Cast Iron Cookware
CPSC product type: Cookers & Cookware
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the company's Web site at www.qvc.com
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