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Fall / CollapseSeptember 29, 2015CPSC #15256

Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
328,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The pizza cutter consists of a circular metal blade that is approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter, connected to a gray hand guard and black handle. The word "Calphalon" is embossed on the top of the black handle. Model number GT112, 1793513 or 1793521 are printed near the barcode on the packaging.

Hazard

The handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received 11 incident reports, including 6 reports of finger lacerations. One person required stitches and another person received medical attention to close their wounds.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Bed Bath & Beyond, J.C. Penney, Kohls, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide, and online at amazon.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, sears.com, target.com and other online retailers between January 2006 and August 2015 for about $15.

Photos

Recalled Calphalon pizza wheelRecalled Calphalon pizza wheel
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