Ocean State Jobbers · Recalled
Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard
The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 7,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $12–$25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves the 8-quart, 12-quart, 16-quart, and 20-quart Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots with glass lids. "Century Cookware" is marked on the front and on the bottom of each pot.
The file
- Sold at
- All Ocean State Job Lot stores throughout New England from July 2008 through October 2008 for between $12 and $25.
- Product type
- Cookers & Cookware
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- Ocean State Jobbers Inc., of North Kingstown, R.I.
Incident log
Ocean State Jobbers has received one report of the handles breaking off a pot and causing a burn injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Ocean State Jobbers at (800) 603-9601 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oceanstatejoblot.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 26 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.