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Children's Cooking Sets with Glass Lids Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Reported: August 10, 2006 Initiated: August 10, 2006 #06226

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Panline USA Inc., doing business as ALEX, of Northvale, N.J.. Units affected: About 4,200.
Why was this product recalled?
The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 10, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06226.