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

Recalled December 18, 2008 · CPSC recall 09714 · Fingerhut

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the cookware immediately and contact Fingerhut to receive a free repair kit. Fingerhut is directly contacting purchasers.

Units

About 9,000

Incidents / injuries

Fingerhut has received six reports of handles breaking including three reports of minor burn injuries to consumers.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Chef's Mark® 15-piece cookware sets

Imported by

Fingerhut Direct Marketing, of Eden Prairie, Minn.

Retailers

Fingerhut catalogs and Fingerhut.com from January 2008 through October 2008 for about $80.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →