Recall: Glass Lid Sold with Circulon Cookware Set
On 2012-05-17, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Glass Lid Sold with Circulon Cookware Set due to a potential laceration hazard. This product sold new beginning in October 2011 for about $200.
About 5,000 units are involved in this Meyer cookware set recall. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.
This was the 1st recall of products in the Cookware, Pots & Pans category in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 10 similar recalls, involving about 3 million product units. See other recalled Cookware, Pots & Pans.
Company Contact Information:
Website: www.circulon.com
Phone: (800) 326-3933
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What is the problem?
The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered saute pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
How can I tell if I own this 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 saute 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.
These items were sold new+ at Costco retail stores and Costco.com from about October 2011 through March 2012 for about $200 for the complete set.
What should I do if I own this recalled product?
First, stop using the item.
Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.
The CPSC provides the following remedy information:
Consumers should stop using the 11-inch glass lid and contact Circulon customer service to receive a replacement lid.
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
+WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.
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