CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55080r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55080r-eng.php
Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard
The pizza cutter consists of a circular metal blade that is approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter, connected to a gray hand guard and black handle. The word "Calphalon" is embossed on the top of the black handle. Model number GT112, 1793513 or 1793521 are printed near the barcode on the packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the pizza wheel and contact Calphalon for a full refund.
Contact Information
Calphalon at 800-809-7267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.calphalon.com and click on "Calphalon Pizza Wheel Recall Information" in the center of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Sold At
Bed Bath & Beyond, J.C. Penney, Kohls, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide, and online at amazon.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, sears.com, target.com and other online retailers between January 2006 and August 2015 for about $15.
Injuries
The firm has received 11 incident reports, including 6 reports of finger lacerations. One person required stitches and another person received medical attention to close their wounds.
Manufacturer
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta. Ga.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
15256
Product Information
Product Name
Pizza wheel pizza cutters
Product Type
Kitchen Gadgets
Number of Units
About 328,000 in U.S. (in addition, 8,300 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta. Ga.
Manufactured In
China