The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10044·Announced 2009-11-19

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Stainless Steel Cookware Due to Burn Hazard

Cost Plus World Market is recalling specific stainless steel cookware sets because the handles can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cost Plus World Market is recalling three stainless steel cookware sets: a 4-piece multi cooker set, a 3-piece steamer set, and a 1.5-quart egg poacher. The recall involves approximately 300 units of these products, which were sold nationwide in August 2009. The specific items are identified by SKU numbers 422698, 422699, and 422700, which can be found on the sales receipt.

The recall was issued because the handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware and return it to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. ET or visit www.worldmarket.com.

The recalled product

Product
Stainless Steel Cookware
Manufacturer
Kraftwares, of Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
Category
Consumer Product — Cookware
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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