Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 15256 · Sep 29, 2015 · Calphalon
328,000
units affected
328,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15256
- Date
- Sep 29, 2015
- Company
- Calphalon
- Units affected
- 328,000
- Product
- Pizza wheel pizza cutters
- Product type
- Kitchen Gadgets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pizza wheel and contact Calphalon for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pizza wheel pizza cutters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pizza wheel and contact Calphalon for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.