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Macy's Recalls Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware; Injury Hazard with Frying Pans

Reported: December 29, 2015 Initiated: December 29, 2015 #16067

Product Description

This recall involves the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece stainless steel cookware sets, which include an 8-inch and a 10-inch stainless steel frying pans. The frying pans have two rivets that attach the frying pan to the handle. The rivets have stainless steel discs on top of them. Other items included in the cookware sets are a 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan and 6-quart covered stockpot. The recall affects only the two frying pans. UPC numbers 0733003518899, 0733003623326, 0766370840959 or 0766370980334 can be found on the product packaging or purchase receipt. The recalled products have one of the following date codes inscribed on the bottom of the pans: 70118, 70138, 70218, 70228, 70318, 70328, 70338, 70418, 70428, 70438, 70518, 70528, 70618, 70628, 70718, 70728, 70818, 70828, 70918, 70928, 71018, 71108, 71118, 71208, 71218, HF10114, HF10414, HF10513, HF10514, HF10613, HF10614, HF10713, HF10813, HF10913, HF11113

Reason for Recall

The metal discs that cover the frying pan's rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the 8- and 10-inch frying pans from the cookware set. The other items from the cookware set are not affected by this recall. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from Macy's or macys.com should return the frying pans to Macy's or macys.com for a store credit for the full value of the two frying pans. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from a Military Exchange should return the frying pans to the Military Exchange for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece stainless steel cookware sets, which include an 8-inch and a 10-inch stainless steel frying pans. The frying pans have two rivets that attach the frying pan to the handle. The rivets have stainless steel discs on top of them. Other items included in the cookware sets are a 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan and 6-quart covered stockpot. The recall affects only the two frying pans. UPC numbers 0733003518899, 0733003623326, 0766370840959 or 0766370980334 can be found on the product packaging or purchase receipt. The recalled products have one of the following date codes inscribed on the bottom of the pans: 70118, 70138, 70218, 70228, 70318, 70328, 70338, 70418, 70428, 70438, 70518, 70528, 70618, 70628, 70718, 70728, 70818, 70828, 70918, 70928, 71018, 71108, 71118, 71208, 71218, HF10114, HF10414, HF10513, HF10514, HF10613, HF10614, HF10713, HF10813, HF10913, HF11113. Units affected: About 121,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The metal discs that cover the frying pan's rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the 8- and 10-inch frying pans from the cookware set. The other items from the cookware set are not affected by this recall. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from Macy's or macys.com should return the frying pans to Macy's or macys.com for a store credit for the full value of the two frying pans. Consumers who purchased the cookware sets from a Military Exchange should return the frying pans to the Military Exchange for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 29, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16067.