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The following product safety alert is from the CPSC on December 29, 2015.
Martha Stewart CollectionTM 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set is being recalled because the metal discs that cover the frying pan’s rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard.
This recall involves the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece stainless steel cookware sets, which include an 8-inch and a 10-inch stainless steel frying pan. The frying pans have two rivets that attach the frying pan to the handle. The rivets have stainless steel discs on top of them. Other items included in the cookware sets are a 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered sauce pan, 3-quart covered saucepan and 6-quart covered stockpot. The recall affects only the two frying pans. UPC numbers 0733003518899, 0733003623326, 0766370840959 or 0766370980334 can be found on the product packaging or purchase receipt. The recalled products have one of the following date codes inscribed on the bottom of the pans.
Date Codes on Frying Pans |
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70118 | 70138 | 70218 | 70228 | 70318 | 70328 |
70338 | 70418 | 70428 | 70438 | 70518 | 70528 |
70618 | 70628 | 70718 | 70728 | 70818 | 70828 |
70918 | 70928 | 71018 | 71108 | 71118 | 71208 |
71218 | HF10114 | HF10414 | HF10513 | HF10514 | HF10613 |
HF10614 | HF10713 | HF10813 | HF10913 | HF11113 |   |
The firm has received seven reports of the metal discs popping off the frying pans, including three minor injuries. Injuries include bruises, burns and welts.
Consumers should immediately stop using the 8 and 10-inch frying pans from the cookware set. The other items from the cookware set are not affected by this recall. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from Macy’s or macys.com should return the frying pans to Macy’s or macys.com for a store credit for the full value of the two frying pans. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from a Military Exchange should return the frying pans to the Military Exchange for a full refund.
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