Cast Iron Skillets Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Meyer Trading
Recall 11063 · Dec 10, 2010 · Meyer Trading Company Limited
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11063
- Date
- Dec 10, 2010
- Company
- Meyer Trading Company Limited
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Enamel-coated 8-inch cast iron skillets
- Product type
- Metal Cookware (Nonelectric)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Technique brand enamel-coated 8-inch cast iron skillets with two pour spouts and a ribbed underside. The interior portion of the skillet is cream while the exterior was sold in three colors: sage, blue and red. The brand "Technique" is printed on the bottom of the pans.
What can happen
Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skillets. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the skillets at a QVC store should return the skillets to any QVC store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of enamel popping off of the skillet, resulting in two reports of consumers receiving minor burns.
- Sold at
- QVC's televised shopping programs, at qvc.com, and QVC retail and employee stores from August 2009 through September 2010 for between $28 and $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled enamel-coated 8-inch cast iron skillets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skillets. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the skillets at a QVC store should return the skillets to any QVC store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.