Cookware Company Recalls Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens Due to Burn and Injury Hazards
Recall 20151 · Jul 22, 2020 · Cookware Company
11,160
units affected
11,160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20151
- Date
- Jul 22, 2020
- Company
- Cookware Company
- Units affected
- 11,160
- Product
- Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Oven with Lid. The product was sold in six sizes, 3.5Q-7.0Q, and two colors: Black Metallic and Smokey Sky Blue. The top of the lid says "THE DUTCH OVEN" and "GREENPAN." The bottom of the lid states "Dishwasher Safe. The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium." The bottom of the oven states "Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Sources Including Induction." There is a four-digit date code laser etched onto the back of the sidehandles. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the box under the barcode. Recalled Product Name UPC Code GreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016505 GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016512 GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven 885837016529 GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven 885837017922 GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven 885837017939 GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven 885837019681
What can happen
The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four consumer reports of incidents, including three reports of the lid exploding while the product was inside the oven, resulting in one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Greenpan.us, Amazon.com, Macys.com, Surlatable.com, Food52.com and in various independent gourmet kitchen stores nationwide from September 2018 through May 2020 for between $100 and $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled greenpan simmerlite dutch ovens with lid?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid.
What is the hazard?
The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.
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.