Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB Household Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Markets (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-05-18). Hazards: laceration. About 9,340 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23758 |
| Published | 2023-05-18 |
| Last updated | 2023-05-18 |
| Products | Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Item Number H50501PWE |
| Firm named in the title | DKB Household |
| Firms | DKB Household USA Corp., of Apex, North Carolina (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 9,340 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Exclusively at Wegman's Food Markets nationwide from January 2021 through January 2023 for about $14. |
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.
Hazard
The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal "shards" for the first 10 grinds, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents of metal shards coming off the pepper mill into consumers' food. No injuries have been reported.
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