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Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 5-inch Santoku Knife
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Why it was recalled
The blade on Contemporary Cutlery knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
27
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports
Calphalon has received 27 reports of finger or hand lacerations; including four injuries requiring stitches. In addition, the firm has received about 3,150 reports of broken knives.
The official remedy
Remedy type: replace
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cutlery and contact Calphalon for a replacement cutlery product.
Product and sales details
ManufacturerCalphalon Corp., of Atlanta, Ga.
UnitsAbout 2 million (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atJ.C. Penney, Kohl's, Macy's and other stores nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com
Sales periodSeptember 2008 – December 2016
How to reach the firm
Phone
800-809-7267
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www
Recall page
www.calphalon.com
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