Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon has issued a voluntary recall for the Contemporary Cutlery knives because of a potential safety concern identified with the blade breaking from the handle. The model numbers affected by this recall are 1808008, 1808009, 1821332, 1922890, 1922971, 1922976, 1932810, KNR0005C, KNR0007C, KNR10045C, KNR4008C, KNSR002C, and KNSR0102C. The Calphalon name is embossed on the blade. If you own one of these Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery knives, please continue reading to learn how Calphalon will provide you a replacement.
- Certain Contemporary Cutlery knives have been recalled
Certain Contemporary Cutlery knives sold between August 2008 and December 2016 are affected by this notice. - To determine if the knives you own are affected by the recall and order a return kit, check the list below or click here.
- Return your Contemporary Cutlery knives using the return kit
You will receive your return kit to safely return your knives to Calphalon within 1-2 weeks of ordering your return kit. Your return kit will include instructions, special packaging, a prepaid return label for shipping your knives, and a consumer information form to ensure you receive your replacement. Please follow the enclosed instructions to return the Contemporary Cutlery knives properly. If you have any additional questions, please call Calphalon customer service at 1-800-809-7267 between 8am and 5pm ET Monday through Friday. - Calphalon will send you replacement knives
After we receive and process your returned knives, we will send you replacement knives. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and mailing. Important: Please fill out the consumer information form completely and include it with your return shipment. We will need this information to properly register you for your replacement knives.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Contemporary Cutlery knives
Hazard: The blade on Contemporary Cutlery chef’s, parer, santoku, slicer and utility knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Replacement product
Recall Details
Units: About 2,000,000 individual knives in United States and about 7,100 individual knives in Canada
Description: Contemporary Cutlery carving, chef, paring, santoku and utility knives sold individually and in sets made between August 2008 and March 2016. The table below lists the affected models.
To determine if your model is affected, click here to see sample images. Check your knife for a date code. If your knife is not marked with a date code, you will need to register for a recall kit. Knives marked “0860916” through “0865216” and knives marked with date codes ending in “7” are not affected and you may continue to safely use your knife or knives. All other knives are affected by this announcement and you will need to register for a recall kit.
How to Order a Return Kit: If you do have an affected model(s) in the chart below and then Click Here to begin your order for a free return kit(s).
Select Product Affected Items
Incidents/Injuries: Calphalon has received 27 reports of finger or hand injuries and approximately 3,150 reports of knife damage.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the affected Contemporary Cutlery knives and contact Calphalon for a free return kit of the affected knives. To order your return kit from this website, follow the instructions above.
Consumer Contact: Calphalon Corporation at (800) 809-7267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.calphalon.com and click on "Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Recall Information" for more information.
Sold at: Sold at Amazon.com, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s and other national and regional retailers between August 2008 and March 2016. The affected knives were sold between August 2008 and March 2016 for prices ranging from $25 for a single knife to $300 for a knife block set.
Manufacturer: Calphalon Corporation of Atlanta, Ga.
Manufactured in: China
