Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB Household Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Markets (Recall Alert)

The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal "shards" for the first 10 grinds, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 23758
Affected scope: About 9,340

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills (sold empty) with Item Number H5050….

Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB Household Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 18, 2023. Reason: The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal "shards" for the first 10 gr…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pepper mills and return them to Wegm…. Verify recall #23758 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal "shards" for the first 10 gr….

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agency class: May 18, 2023
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23758 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills (sold empty) with Item Number H50501PWE. They are clear acrylic and measure about 6 inches high. Cole & Mason 505WEG and the Item Number H50501PWE are printed on the pepper mills.

Reason for recall

The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal "shards" for the first 10 grinds, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pepper mills and return them to Wegmans for a full refund. Wegmans is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled pepper mills.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	23758
Date reported	May 18, 2023
Date initiated	May 18, 2023
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 9,340
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 stop using the recalled pepper mills and return them to Wegmans for a full refund. Wegmans is direct…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal "shards" for the first 10 grinds, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pepper mills and return them to Wegmans for a full refund. Wegmans is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled pepper mills.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2023. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23758.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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