CPSCDecember 18, 2008

Fingerhut Chef's Mark Cookware Sets recall: Burn Hazard

Fingerhut Recalls Chef's Mark Cookware Sets Due to Burn Hazard

Why was Fingerhut Chef's Mark Cookware Sets recalled?

The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the cookware immediately and contact Fingerhut to receive a free repair kit. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers. Contact: For additional information, contact Fingerhut toll-free at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fingerhut.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Chef's Mark® 15-piece cookware sets
Company
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Quantity
About 9,000
Sold at
Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from January 2008 through October 2008 for about $80.
Recall date
December 18, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Fingerhut has received six reports of handles breaking including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumers.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Chef's Mark® 15-piece cookware sets with model number 515 and Fingerhut product code H6637. The model number and product code are printed on the cookware's packaging. The non-stick cookware has red, green, black, blue or purple exteriors, black handles, glass lids and came with spoons, spatulas and ladles.

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