Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/calphalon-recalls-cutlery-knives

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Contemporary Cutlery knives

Hazard: The blade on Contemporary Cutlery knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cutlery and contact Calphalon for a replacement cutlery product.

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 "Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Recall Information" for more information.  

Recall Details

Units: About 2 million (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)

Description: 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:

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

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.

Manufacturer: Calphalon Corp., of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62184r-eng.php

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