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Cookware Company Recalls Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

Reported: July 22, 2020 Initiated: July 22, 2020 #20151

Product Description

This recall involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Oven with Lid. The product was sold in six sizes, 3.5Q-7.0Q, and two colors: Black Metallic and Smokey Sky Blue. The top of the lid says "THE DUTCH OVEN" and "GREENPAN." The bottom of the lid states "Dishwasher Safe. The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium." The bottom of the oven states "Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Sources Including Induction." There is a four-digit date code laser etched onto the back of the sidehandles. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the box under the barcode. Recalled Product Name UPC Code GreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016505 GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016512 GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven 885837016529 GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven 885837017922 GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven 885837017939 GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven 885837019681

Reason for Recall

The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Oven with Lid. The product was sold in six sizes, 3.5Q-7.0Q, and two colors: Black Metallic and Smokey Sky Blue. The top of the lid says "THE DUTCH OVEN" and "GREENPAN." The bottom of the lid states "Dishwasher Safe. The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium." The bottom of the oven states "Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Sources Including Induction." There is a four-digit date code laser etched onto the back of the sidehandles. The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the box under the barcode. Recalled Product Name UPC Code GreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016505 GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven 885837016512 GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven 885837016529 GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven 885837017922 GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven 885837017939 GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven 885837019681. Units affected: About 11,160.
Why was this product recalled?
The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Dutch Ovens immediately and contact Cookware Company for a full refund or a free replacement glass lid.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 22, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20151.