Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware; Injury Hazard with Frying Pans
Recall 16067 · Dec 29, 2015 · Macy's
121,000
units affected
121,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16067
- Date
- Dec 29, 2015
- Company
- Macy's
- Units affected
- 121,000
- Product
- Martha Stewart Collection™ 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
- Product type
- Metal Cookware (Nonelectric)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece stainless steel cookware sets, which include an 8-inch and a 10-inch stainless steel frying pans. The frying pans have two rivets that attach the frying pan to the handle. The rivets have stainless steel discs on top of them. Other items included in the cookware sets are a 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan and 6-quart covered stockpot. The recall affects only the two frying pans. UPC numbers 0733003518899, 0733003623326, 0766370840959 or 0766370980334 can be found on the product packaging or purchase receipt. The recalled products have one of the following date codes inscribed on the bottom of the pans: 70118, 70138, 70218, 70228, 70318, 70328, 70338, 70418, 70428, 70438, 70518, 70528, 70618, 70628, 70718, 70728, 70818, 70828, 70918, 70928, 71018, 71108, 71118, 71208, 71218, HF10114, HF10414, HF10513, HF10514, HF10613, HF10614, HF10713, HF10813, HF10913, HF11113
What can happen
The metal discs that cover the frying pan's rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the 8- and 10-inch frying pans from the cookware set. The other items from the cookware set are not affected by this recall. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from Macy's or macys.com should return the frying pans to Macy's or macys.com for a store credit for the full value of the two frying pans. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from a Military Exchange should return the frying pans to the Military Exchange for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received seven reports of the metal discs popping off the frying pans, including three minor injuries. Injuries include bruises, burns and welts.
- Sold at
- Macy's stores nationwide and Military Exchanges, and online at www.macys.com between January 2011 and September 2015 for about $170 at Macy's and $90 at Military Exchanges.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled martha stewart collection™ 10-piece stainless steel cookware set?
Consumers should immediately stop using the 8- and 10-inch frying pans from the cookware set. The other items from the cookware set are not affected by this recall. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from Macy's or macys.com should return the frying pans to Macy's or macys.com for a store credit for the full.
What is the hazard?
The metal discs that cover the frying pan's rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard.
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