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Product recall · CPSCDecember 18, 2008Serious
Fingerhut Chef's Mark Cookware Sets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the cookware immediately and contact Fingerhut to receive a free repair kit. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Fingerhut toll-free at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fingerhut.com
The product
This recall involves Chef's Mark® 15-piece cookware sets with model number 515 and Fingerhut product code H6637. The model number and product code are printed on the cookware's packaging. The non-stick cookware has red, green, black, blue or purple exteriors, black handles, glass lids and came with spoons, spatulas and ladles.
Details
- Units affected
- About 9,000
- Recall date
- December 18, 2008
- Brand
- Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Fingerhut has received six reports of handles breaking including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumers.
Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from January 2008 through October 2008 for about $80.
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: “Fingerhut Recalls Chef's Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard”
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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