Recalls / 2015-09-29
Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
15256 · Recalled 2015-09-29 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Reported 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pizza wheel and contact Calphalon for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza wheel pizza cutters | About 328,000 in U.S. (in addition, 8,300 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Calphalon Corporation
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond, J.C. Penney, Kohls, Target, Walmart, other, online at amazon.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, sears.com, target.com, other retailers between January 2006, August 2015 for about $15.
Consumer contact
Calphalon at 800-809-7267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.calphalon.com and click on "Calphalon Pizza Wheel Recall Information" in the center of the page for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 15256. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.