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Product recall · CPSCJuly 22, 2020Serious
Cookware Company Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid.
Who to contact: Cookware Company toll-free at 877-926-6526 between 8:30am and 5:00pm ET Monday through Friday, email simmerlite@cookware-co.com or online at www.greenpan.us and click on “SimmerLite Dutch Oven Product Recall” for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Oven with Lid. The product was sold in six sizes, 3.5Q-7.0Q, and two colors: Black Metallic and Smokey Sky Blue. The top of the lid says "THE DUTCH OVEN" and "GREENPAN." The bottom of the lid states "Dishwasher Safe. The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium." The bottom of the oven states "Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Sources Including Induction." There is a four-digit date code laser etched onto the back of the sidehandles. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the box under the barcode. Recalled Product Name UPC Code GreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016505 GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016512 GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven 885837016529 GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven 885837017922 GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven 885837017939 GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven 885837019681
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,160
- Recall date
- July 22, 2020
- Brand
- The Cookware Company (USA) LLC, of Irvington, New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four consumer reports of incidents, including three reports of the lid exploding while the product was inside the oven, resulting in one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Online at Greenpan.us, Amazon.com, Macys.com, Surlatable.com, Food52.com and in various independent gourmet kitchen stores nationwide from September 2018 through May 2020 for between $100 and $170.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cookware Company Recalls Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens Due to Burn and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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