CPSCOctober 2, 2009

Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC recall: Burn and Laceration Hazards

Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards; Distributed by Meyer Trading Co. LTD

Why was Paula Deen Cast Iron Cookware Sold by QVC recalled?

The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the cookware at a QVC store should return it to any QVC store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the company's Web site at www.qvc.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
Paula Deen® Hammered Cast Iron Cookware
Company
Meyer Trading Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Quantity
About 51,000
Sold at
QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site www.qvc.com, and QVC retail and employee stores from October 2007 through July 2009 for between $35 and $55.
Recall date
October 2, 2009
Incidents / injuries
QVC and Meyer Trading have received 79 reports of the cookware cracking or shattering while heated. One consumer reported a minor burn injury to an arm.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Paula Deen® 11-inch cast iron grill pans and griddles. They were sold as QVC item numbers K14984, K11970 and K135024. The cookware is black and has the Paula Deen® logo and the product size engraved on the bottom. No other Paula Deen® cookware is involved in this recall.

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