Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid
CPSC recall 12182 · announced May 17, 2012 · Meyer Corporation U.s · 4,600 units affected
The product
The defective lid is 11 inches in diameter with a rubber and stainless steel handle and a metal rim. The code "IMCP1108" is stamped on the outside of the metal rim. The lid is part of the 13-Piece Circulon Premier Professional cookware set. The cookware is aluminum and stainless steel with rubber and stainless steel handles. In addition to the covered sauté pan, the sets include: 1-quart and 3-quart saucepans, a 4-quart saucepot, an 8-quart stockpot, 8.5-, 10- and 12-inch French skillets and four additional glass lids.
The hazard
The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered sauté pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the 11-inch glass lid and contact Circulon customer service to receive a replacement lid. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Meyer has received 65 reports of broken or shattered lids. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Costco retail stores and Costco.com from about October 2011 through March 2012 for about $200 for the complete set.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Circulon customer service at (800) 326-3933, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's website at www.circulon.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.