Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled November 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 10044 · Stainless

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware and return it to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund.

Units

About 300

Incidents / injuries

None.

Description

This recall involves three stainless steel cookware sets; a 4-piece multi cooker set, a 3-piece steamer set, and a 1.5-quart egg poacher with SKU numbers 422698, 422699 and 422700. The SKU numbers can be found on the sales receipt.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware and return it to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll free at (877) 967-5362 between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. ET anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com

Product

Stainless Steel Cookware

Manufacturer(s)

Kraftwares, of Mahalaxmi, Mumbai

Distributed by

Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, CA

Retailers

Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide in August 2009. The 4-piece multi cooker was sold for $30, the 3-piece steamer set for $15 and the 1.5QT egg poacher for $15.

Made in

India

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