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Calphalon Recalls: 4 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 4 recalls involving Calphalon products since 2010, the most recent on February 22, 2017. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · February 22, 2017
Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 17092
- Units
- About 2 million (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The blade on Contemporary Cutlery knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery carving, chef, paring, santoku and utility knives sold individually and in sets made between August 2008 and March 2016. The following models are included in the recall: Product Item Item Number Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 4.5" Parer KNR10045C Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 7" Santoku KNR0007C Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Contemporary Paring Knife Set 1821332 Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 5" Santoku KNR0005C Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 8" Chef's Knife KNR4008C Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Fruit/Vegetable Set - 3.5" parer & 6" utility KNSR002C Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Carving Set - 6" fork & 8" slicer KNSR0102C Calphalon Con
- 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.
- Company
- Calphalon Corp., of Atlanta, Ga.
- 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.
Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 29, 2015
Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 15256
- Units
- About 328,000 in U.S. (in addition, 8,300 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- The pizza cutter consists of a circular metal blade that is approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter, connected to a gray hand guard and black handle. The word "Calphalon" is embossed on the top of the black handle. Model number GT112, 1793513 or 1793521 are printed near the barcode on the packaging.
- 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.
- Company
- Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta. Ga.
- 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.
Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 31, 2013
Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 14012
- Units
- About 22,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
- Hazard
- A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Calphalon XL 9 speed blenders, model 1832449, also identified as model ME600BL. The model number is located on the underside of the blender's base. The blender consists of a 5-inch tall, brushed-aluminum base with cord storage, the Calphalon logo in black letters at the front, and nine black/white speed selectors with labeling, plus the power button. It also has a clear 56-ounce glass pitcher with a handle and U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a black plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper/measuring cup; and a metal blade assembly with six-sided, stainless steel blades.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's and other major retail stores nationwide and online at Calphalon.com, Amazon.com, Cooking.com, and Zappos.com, among others, from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $130.
- Company
- Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
- 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 "XL 9 Speed Blender Recall Information" for more information.
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row on the wooden block holder, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. To order a free repair kit, contact Calphalon anytime at (800) 766-5652.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · June 14, 2011
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 11246
- Units
- About 217,000 in the United States; 300 in Canada
- Hazard
- The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row on the wooden block holder, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets with model numbers KNS17C and KNS21C. The knife sets were manufactured from August of 2007 through May 1, 2011. The recalled cutlery sets do not have model or date code markings on the wooden block although all sets have the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front. Knife block sets with a three digit number imprinted on the underside are not included in this recall.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. To order a free repair kit, contact Calphalon anytime at (800) 766-5652.
- Sold at
- Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Belk, Bloomingdales, Crate and Barrel, Dillard's, Kitchen Collection, Cutlery and More, Carlson Marketing, Maritz, Hinda, Calphalon Retail Outlets and stores nationwide; online by Amazon, Cooking.com; and in Chef's Catalog from from 2007 through May 2011 for between $200 and $300.
- Company
- Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Calphalon at (800) 809-7267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.calphalon.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.