Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11142 · Feb 23, 2011 · Le Creuset
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11142
- Date
- Feb 23, 2011
- Company
- Le Creuset
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Le Creuset glass lids
- Product type
- Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric)
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Le Creuset glass lids sold after October 2010. The clear glass lids measure between about 9 inches (24 cm) and about 12 inches (30 cm) and have "Le Creuset" stamped on the metal handles. The affected models include: 24cm glass lid, 28cm glass lid, and 30cm glass lid (including 30cm glass lids sold as part of the Le Creuset Forged Hard-Anodized 30cm Shallow Casserole with Lid set).
What can happen
The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lids immediately and return them to Le Creuset for a full refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Le Creuset has received five reports of lids breaking in use. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Le Creuset and other retailers nationwide from October 2010 through January 2011 for $20 for individual glass lids and $160 when part of a casserole set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled le creuset glass lids?
Consumers should stop using these lids immediately and return them to Le Creuset for a full refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration 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.