Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-09-29). Hazards: laceration. Models: GT112, 1793513, 1793521. About 328,000 units in the US and 8,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15256 |
| Published | 2015-09-29 |
| Last updated | 2015-09-30 |
| Product category | Kitchen Gadgets |
| Products | Pizza wheel pizza cutters |
| Firm named in the title | Calphalon |
| Firms | Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta. Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 328,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 8,300 |
| Model numbers | GT112, 1793513, 1793521 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 incident reports, including 6 reports of finger lacerations. One person required stitches and another person received medical attention to close their wounds.
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