The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21103·Announced 2021-04-07

Epicure Recalls Glass Prep Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard

Epicure is recalling glass prep bowls that may shatter during use, posing a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Epicure for a free replacement.

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) where injury has been reported (one minor cut), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injury but no serious harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Epicure US Inc. is recalling Epicure Prep Bowls (Set of Four) because the tempered glass bowls can break or shatter during use, posing a laceration hazard. The recalled product consists of clear glass bowls with plastic purple lids. The product code "1004242" is printed on the outside bottom of the box, and the bowls are marked with measurements including "50 ml," "125ml," "175ml," "1/4 cup," "1/2 cup," and "3/4 cup."

The firm has received six reports of the prep bowls breaking or shattering in the United States and 35 reports in Canada. These reports include one instance of a minor cut on the finger. About 1,600 units were sold in the United States, and about 5,250 units were sold in Canada. The bowls were sold by Epicure independent consultants nationwide between May 2020 and September 2020 for about $23.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled prep bowls and contact Epicure for a free replacement product. Epicure can be reached toll-free at 855-668-5909 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.epicure.com by clicking on "Product Updates" at the bottom of the webpage.

The recalled product

Product
Epicure Prep Bowls (Set of Four)
Manufacturer
Epicure US Inc., of Wilmington, Del.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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