CPSC recall 20-151, announced July 22, 2020, covers The Cookware Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid (about 11,160 units). The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid. Recall contact: call 877-926-6526, go to www.greenpan.us, or email simmerlite@cookware-co.com.
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UPC or product codes
885837016505885837016512885837016529885837017922885837017939885837019681Which products are included?
This recall involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Oven with Lid. The product was sold in six sizes, 3.5Q-7.0Q, and two colors: Black Metallic and Smokey Sky Blue. The top of the lid says "THE DUTCH OVEN" and "GREENPAN." The bottom of the lid states "Dishwasher Safe. The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium." The bottom of the oven states "Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Sources Including Induction." There is a four-digit date code laser etched onto the back of the sidehandles. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the box under the barcode. Recalled Product Name UPC Code GreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016505 GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016512 GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven 885837016529 GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven 885837017922 GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven 885837017939 GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven 885837019681
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four consumer reports of incidents, including three reports of the lid exploding while the product was inside the oven, resulting in one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Cookware
- Recall number
- 20-151
- Units
- About 11,160
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at Greenpan.us, Amazon.com, Macys.com, Surlatable.com, Food52.com and in various independent gourmet kitchen stores nationwide from September 2018 through May 2020 for between $100 and $170.
- Importer
- The Cookware Company (USA) LLC, of Irvington, New York
Recall contact information
Cookware Company toll-free at 877-926-6526 between 8:30am and 5:00pm ET Monday through Friday, email simmerlite@cookware-co.com or online at www.greenpan.us and click on “SimmerLite Dutch Oven Product Recall” for more information.
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