Cast Iron Skillets Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Meyer Trading
CPSC recall 11063 · announced December 10, 2010 · Meyer Trading Company Limited · 7,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves Technique brand enamel-coated 8-inch cast iron skillets with two pour spouts and a ribbed underside. The interior portion of the skillet is cream while the exterior was sold in three colors: sage, blue and red. The brand "Technique" is printed on the bottom of the pans.
The hazard
Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skillets. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the skillets at a QVC store should return the skillets to any QVC store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received five reports of enamel popping off of the skillet, resulting in two reports of consumers receiving minor burns.
Sold at: QVC's televised shopping programs, at qvc.com, and QVC retail and employee stores from August 2009 through September 2010 for between $28 and $35.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily, or visit the firm’s website at www.qvc.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.