Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-695.
This recall involves all 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets with model numbers KNS17C and KNS21C. The knife sets were manufactured from August of 2007 through May 1, 2011. The recalled cutlery sets do not have model or date code markings on the wooden block although all sets have the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front. Knife block sets with a three digit number imprinted on the underside are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-695.
Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. To order a free repair kit, contact Calphalon anytime at (800) 766-5652.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Macy's, Bed Bath And Beyond, Belk, Bloomingdales, Crate And Barrel, Dillard's, Kitchen Collection, Cutlery And More, Carlson Marketing, Maritz, Hinda, Calphalon Retail Outlets And Stores Nationwide; Online By Amazon, Cooking.com; And In Chef's Catalog From From 2007 Through May 2011 For Between $200 And $300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-695.
For additional information, contact Calphalon at (800) 809-7267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.calphalon.com
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Macy's, Bed Bath And Beyond, Belk, Bloomingdales, Crate And Barrel, Dillard's, Kitchen Collection, Cutlery And More, Carlson Marketing, Maritz, Hinda, Calphalon Retail Outlets And Stores Nationwide; Online By Amazon, Cooking.com; And In Chef's Catalog From From 2007 Through May 2011 For Between $200 And $300. Recall FAQ
Macy's, Bed Bath And Beyond, Belk, Bloomingdales, Crate And Barrel, Dillard's, Kitchen Collection, Cutlery And More, Carlson Marketing, Maritz, Hinda, Calphalon Retail Outlets And Stores Nationwide; Online By Amazon, Cooking.com; And In Chef's Catalog From From 2007 Through May 2011 For Between $200 And $300. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on June 14, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 217,000 units are potentially affected.