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Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsNov 26, 2008
Recalled Stainless Steel Pot
Recalled Stainless Steel Pot

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Ocean State Jobbers has received one report of the handles breaking off a pot and causing a burn injury.

Product description

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.

Sold on

All Ocean State Job Lot stores throughout New England from July 2008 through October 2008 for between $12 and $25.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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