The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18008·Announced 2017-10-13

Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Cake Knife and Server Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Macy's is recalling Martha Stewart Whiteware cake knife and server sets because the ceramic handles can break, 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 where injury has been reported (lacerations requiring stitches), but no deaths or severe injuries are noted, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Macy's is recalling approximately 18,900 Martha Stewart Collection® Whiteware cake knife and server sets. The recall was initiated because the white, textured ceramic handles on the knife and server can break during use, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

The recalled sets include a knife and a cake server, each approximately 11 inches long. The product features "Martha Stewart Collection" embossed on the metal where the blades meet the handles. The UPC 608356963330 and Product ID PRCDCKSRVR are printed on the product packaging. These items were sold at Macy's stores nationwide, online at www.macys.com, and at Military Exchanges between January 2014 and July 2017 for approximately $25 at Macy's and $15 at Military Exchanges.

Macy's has received four reports of the handles breaking, resulting in lacerations, including cuts that required stitches. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cake knife and server sets. To obtain a full refund, consumers who purchased the product from a Macy's store should return it to a Macy's store. Those who purchased from www.macys.com should return the product to macys.com or a Macy's store. Consumers who purchased from a Military Exchange should return the product to a Military Exchange. For more information, consumers can contact Macy's toll-free at 888-257-5949 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET seven days a week or visit www.macys.com and click on Product Recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Martha Stewart Collection® Whiteware cake knife and server sets
Affected units
18,900

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 608356963330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.