CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2008-11-26

Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard

09057 · Recalled 2008-11-26 · CPSC page

Recalled Stainless Steel Pot
Recalled Stainless Steel Pot

Description

This recall involves the 8-quart, 12-quart, 16-quart, and 20-quart Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots with glass lids. "Century Cookware" is marked on the front and on the bottom of each pot.

Hazards

The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Ocean State Jobbers has received one report of the handles breaking off a pot and causing a burn injury.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Century Cookware Stainless Steel StockpotsAbout 7,000

Parties

Importer
Ocean State Jobbers Inc., of North Kingstown, R.I.
Made in
India
Sold at
All Ocean State Job Lot stores throughout New England, $25.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Ocean State Jobbers at (800) 603-9601 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oceanstatejoblot.com

Source: CPSC recall 09057. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.