Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09057 · Nov 26, 2008 · Ocean State Jobbers Inc.
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09057
- Date
- Nov 26, 2008
- Company
- Ocean State Jobbers Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the 8-quart, 12-quart, 16-quart, and 20-quart Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots with glass lids. "Century Cookware" is marked on the front and on the bottom of each pot.
What can happen
The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ocean State Jobbers has received one report of the handles breaking off a pot and causing a burn injury.
- Sold at
- All Ocean State Job Lot stores throughout New England from July 2008 through October 2008 for between $12 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled century cookware stainless steel stockpots?
Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious 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.