Cookware Company Recalls Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens Due to Burn and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-07-22). Hazards: burn, explosion, injury. About 11,160 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20151 |
| Published | 2020-07-22 |
| Last updated | 2020-07-22 |
| Products | Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid |
| Firm named in the title | Cookware Company |
| Firms | The Cookware Company (USA) LLC, of Irvington, New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,160 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00885837016505, 00885837016512, 00885837016529, 00885837017922, 00885837017939, 00885837019681 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at Greenpan.us, Amazon.com, Macys.com, Surlatable.com, Food52.com and in various independent gourmet kitchen stores nationwide from September 2018 through May 2020 for between $100 and $170. |
Description
This recall involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Oven with Lid. The product was sold in six sizes, 3.5Q-7.0Q, and two colors: Black Metallic and Smokey Sky Blue. The top of the lid says "THE DUTCH OVEN" and "GREENPAN." The bottom of the lid states "Dishwasher Safe. The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium." The bottom of the oven states "Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Sources Including Induction." There is a four-digit date code laser etched onto the back of the sidehandles. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the box under the barcode. Recalled Product Name UPC Code GreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016505 GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016512 GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven 885837016529 GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven 885837017922 GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven 885837017939 GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven 885837019681
Hazard
The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four consumer reports of incidents, including three reports of the lid exploding while the product was inside the oven, resulting in one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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