The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11142·Announced 2011-02-23

Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard

Le Creuset is recalling approximately 1,800 glass lids sold between October 2010 and January 2011 because they can crack or break during use, posing a laceration 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 (laceration hazard from breaking glass) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Le Creuset of America Inc. is recalling approximately 1,800 glass lids sold in the United States from October 2010 through January 2011. The affected products are clear glass lids measuring between about 9 inches (24 cm) and about 12 inches (30 cm) with "Le Creuset" stamped on the metal handles. The recall includes 24cm, 28cm, and 30cm glass lids, as well as 30cm glass lids sold as part of the Le Creuset Forged Hard-Anodized 30cm Shallow Casserole with Lid set. The lids were sold at Le Creuset and other retailers nationwide for $20 individually or $160 when part of a casserole set.

The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Le Creuset has received five reports of lids breaking in use, but no injuries have been reported. The products were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using these lids immediately and return them to Le Creuset for a full refund of the purchase price. For additional information, consumers can contact Le Creuset toll-free at (866) 747-0186 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.lecreuset.com/en-us/.

The recalled product

Product
Le Creuset glass lids
Manufacturer
Le Creuset of America Inc., of Early Branch, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Cookware
Hazard
Affected units
1,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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