Calphalon has recalled their Contemporary Cutlery Knives after hundreds of reports of breaking during use, which can lead to severe cuts and lacerations.
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What’s the Problem?
February 22, 2017 – Calphalon has received at least 27 reports of finger or hand lacerations, including 4 injuries requiring stitches associated with its Contemporary Cutlery Knives. The company has received about 3,150 reports of broken knives, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
This recall affects the following products:
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 4.5″ Parer KNR10045C
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 7″ Santoku KNR0007C
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Contemporary Paring Knife Set 1821332
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 5″ Santoku KNR0005C
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 8″ Chef Knife KNR4008C
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Fruit/Vegetable Set – 3.5″ parer & 6″ utility KNSR002C
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Carving Set – 6″ fork & 8″ slicer KNSR0102C
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 21-piece set 3.5″ parer, 5″ boning knife, 5″ santoku, 5.5″ tomato/bagel knife, 6″ fork, 6″ utility, 7″ santoku, 8″ bread, 8″ chef’s knife, 8″ slicer, 10″ steel, kitchen shears, 8 steak knives, and knife block 1808009
- Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 17-piece set 4.5″ parer, 6″ utility, 7″ santoku, 8″ bread, 8″ chef’s knife, 8″ slicer, 10″ steel, kitchen shears, 8 steak knives, and knife block 1808008
- Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 14-piece set 4.5″ Parer, 6″ Utility, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block 1922890
- Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 15-piece set 4.5″ Parer, 6″ Utility, 7″ Santoku, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block 1922971
- Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 18-piece set 4.5″ Parer, 5″ Boning, 5.5″ Tomato, 6″ Utility, 7″ Santoku, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8″ Slicer, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block 1932810
- Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 20-piece set 4.5″ Parer, 5″ Boning, 5″ Santoku, 5.5″ Tomato, 6″ Fork, 6″ Utility, 7″ Santoku, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8″ Slicer, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block 1922976
Affected products were sold at J.C. Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s and other retailers across the U.S., as well as online at a amazon.com from Sept. 2008 through Dec. 2016.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cutlery and contact Calphalon for a replacement.
Do I Have a Calphalon Knife Class Action Lawsuit?
The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Calphalon knife recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new laceration injury cases in all 50 states.
Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you were injured by a Calphalon knife, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a lawsuit and we can help.