Fingerhut Recalls Chef's Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09714 · Dec 18, 2008 · Fingerhut
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09714
- Date
- Dec 18, 2008
- Company
- Fingerhut
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- Chef's Mark® 15-piece cookware sets
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Chef's Mark® 15-piece cookware sets with model number 515 and Fingerhut product code H6637. The model number and product code are printed on the cookware's packaging. The non-stick cookware has red, green, black, blue or purple exteriors, black handles, glass lids and came with spoons, spatulas and ladles.
What can happen
The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the cookware immediately and contact Fingerhut to receive a free repair kit. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fingerhut has received six reports of handles breaking including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumers.
- Sold at
- Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from January 2008 through October 2008 for about $80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chef's mark® 15-piece cookware sets?
Consumers should stop using the cookware immediately and contact Fingerhut to receive a free repair kit. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The handles on the cookware can break, 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.