Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots Recalled for Burn Hazard
Ocean State Jobbers is recalling Century Cookware stainless steel stockpots because the metal handles can detach, posing a burn hazard.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a burn injury has been reported, but no serious injury or death is documented, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ocean State Jobbers Inc. is recalling approximately 7,000 units of Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots. The recall involves 8-quart, 12-quart, 16-quart, and 20-quart pots with glass lids. The pots were manufactured in India and are marked with "Century Cookware" on the front and bottom.
The recall was issued because the metal handles on the pots can detach during use, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers. Ocean State Jobbers has received one report of a handle breaking off a pot and causing a burn injury.
The affected stockpots were sold at all Ocean State Job Lot stores throughout New England from July 2008 through October 2008 for between $12 and $25. Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Ocean State Jobbers at (800) 603-9601 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.oceanstatejoblot.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots
- Category
- Consumer Product — Cookware
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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