CPSCMay 18, 2023

Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB

Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB Household Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wegmans Food Markets (Recall Alert)

Why was Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Recalled by DKB recalled?

The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal "shards" for the first 10 grinds, posing a laceration hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pepper mills and return them to Wegmans for a full refund. Wegmans is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled pepper mills. Contact: Wegmans Food Markets toll-free at 855-934-3663 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET or Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by email at https://www.wegmans.com/service/contact-us/ or at www.wegmans.com/news-media/product-recalls/cole-mason-pepper-mills/, or www.wegmans.com and click on Newsroom at the bottom of the page then Product Recalls at the top of the page.

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
Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Item Number H50501PWE
Company
DKB Household USA Corp., of Apex, North Carolina
Quantity
About 9,340
Sold at
Exclusively at Wegman's Food Markets nationwide from January 2021 through January 2023 for about $14.
Recall date
May 18, 2023
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents of metal shards coming off the pepper mill into consumers' food. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills (sold empty) with Item Number H50501PWE. They are clear acrylic and measure about 6 inches high. Cole & Mason 505WEG and the Item Number H50501PWE are printed on the pepper mills.

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