CPSC recall · Reported June 14, 2011
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration 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.
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga. recalled This recall involves all 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets with model numb….
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga. in June 14, 2011. Reason: The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recal…. Verify recall #11246 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row ….
- None
- agency class
- June 14, 2011
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11246 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11246 |
| Date reported | June 14, 2011 |
| Date initiated | June 14, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 217,000 in the United States; 300 in Canada |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. To order a free repair kit…
- Check the recall number (11246) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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