The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11246·Announced 2011-06-14

Calphalon Recalls Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Calphalon is recalling approximately 217,000 Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets in the U.S. and 300 in Canada because knife tips can protrude through the wooden block, posing a laceration risk.

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) where injury has been reported (one cut finger), fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Calphalon Corporation is recalling approximately 217,000 Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets in the United States and 300 in Canada. The recall involves 17-piece and 21-piece sets with model numbers KNS17C and KNS21C, manufactured from August 2007 through May 1, 2011. These sets were sold at various retailers including Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and online via Amazon and Cooking.com between 2007 and May 2011 for prices ranging from $200 to $300.

The hazard exists because the tips of the 8-inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row on the wooden block holder, posing a laceration hazard. Calphalon has received one report of a cut finger injury associated with the product. The recalled sets do not have model or date code markings on the wooden block, but all have the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front. Knife block sets with a three-digit number imprinted on the underside are not included in this recall.

Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. To order a free repair kit, consumers can contact Calphalon at (800) 766-5652. For additional information, consumers may also contact Calphalon at (800) 809-7267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit www.calphalon.com.

The recalled product

Product
Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets
Manufacturer
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Utensils
Hazard
Affected units
217,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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