The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11004·Announced 2010-10-06

Tabletops Unlimited Recalls Castalon Frying Pans Due to Burn Hazard

Tabletops Unlimited is recalling Castalon frying pans because the enamel coating can crack and break off, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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 injury has been reported (a minor burn), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Tabletops Unlimited, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,500 Castalon frying pans due to a burn hazard. The recalled product is a cast iron cast-lite frying pan with an enamel coating inside and out, sold in a variety of colors. The pans were sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Wegmans nationwide from May 2010 through September 2010 for about $30. Model numbers for the recalled pans include TTU9203, P9204, P9207, P9208, P9242, P9243, P9244, P9248, P9250, P9261, P9266, P9274, P9275, and P9276.

The hazard exists because the enamel coating of the pan can crackle and break off after a few uses. There was one reported incident of a piece of enamel popping off the pan, which caused a minor burn to a consumer.

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Tabletops Unlimited for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Tabletops Unlimited toll-free at (888) 239-2021 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.ttucorp.com.

The recalled product

Product
Castalon frying pans
Manufacturer
Tabletops Unlimited, Inc., of Carson, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Cookware
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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