Kirkland Signature Saute Pans with Glass Lids Sold at Costco Recalled by Meyer Marketing Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 13708 · announced November 28, 2012 · Meyer Marketing Co · 12,900 units affected
The product
This recall involves Kirkland Signature six-quart, black, hard-anodized aluminum sauté pans with glass lids. The tempered glass lids have a stainless steel rim and handle. The pan is about 3 inches deep and the pan and lid each measure about 12 inches in diameter. "Kirkland Signature," "6 QT/5.6 L" and "Made in Thailand" are printed on the bottom of the sauté pan.
The hazard
The pan's tempered glass lid can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pans and glass lids and return them to any Costco store for a full refund. Costco is contacting its customers directly. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Meyer has received 97 reports of the pan's glass lids breaking or shattering. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Costco Wholesale stores in the San Francisco Bay area and in the Northeast from May 2012 through October 2012 for about $35.
Consumer contact: Costco; toll-free at (877) 782-8242 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.costco.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.