Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD
Recall 10701 · Oct 2, 2009 · Meyer Trading Co. Ltd.
51,000
units affected
51,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10701
- Date
- Oct 2, 2009
- Company
- Meyer Trading Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 51,000
- Product
- Paula Deen® Hammered Cast Iron Cookware
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Paula Deen® 11-inch cast iron grill pans and griddles. They were sold as QVC item numbers K14984, K11970 and K135024. The cookware is black and has the Paula Deen® logo and the product size engraved on the bottom. No other Paula Deen® cookware is involved in this recall.
What can happen
The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the cookware at a QVC store should return it to any QVC store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- QVC and Meyer Trading have received 79 reports of the cookware cracking or shattering while heated. One consumer reported a minor burn injury to an arm.
- Sold at
- QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site www.qvc.com, and QVC retail and employee stores from October 2007 through July 2009 for between $35 and $55.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled paula deen® hammered cast iron cookware?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the cookware at a QVC store should return it to any QVC store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards 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.