The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15256·Announced 2015-09-29

Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Handle Detachment and Laceration Risk

Calphalon is recalling pizza wheels because the handle can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a refund.

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 (finger lacerations requiring medical attention), fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Calphalon Corporation is recalling approximately 328,000 pizza wheel pizza cutters sold in the United States and 8,300 in Canada. The recalled products consist of a circular metal blade connected to a gray hand guard and black handle, with the word "Calphalon" embossed on the handle. Model numbers GT112, 1793513, or 1793521 are printed near the barcode on the packaging.

The recall was issued because the handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard. The firm has received 11 incident reports, including 6 reports of finger lacerations. One person required stitches and another person received medical attention to close their wounds.

The pizza wheels were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, J.C. Penney, Kohls, Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at amazon.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, sears.com, and target.com between January 2006 and August 2015 for about $15. Consumers should immediately stop using the pizza wheel and contact Calphalon at 800-809-7267 or online at www.calphalon.com for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Pizza wheel pizza cutters
Manufacturer
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta. Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Gadgets
Hazard
Affected units
328,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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