CPSCGeneral Alert
Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: February 23, 2011Recall ID: 11142Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Le Creuset glass lids sold after October 2010. The clear glass lids measure between about 9 inches (24 cm) and about 12 inches (30 cm) and have "Le Creuset" stamped on the metal handles. The affected models include: 24cm glass lid, 28cm glass lid, and 30cm glass lid (including 30cm glass lids sold as part of the Le Creuset Forged Hard-Anodized 30cm Shallow Casserole with Lid set).
Affected Products
Le Creuset glass lids
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Le-Creuset-Recalls-Glass-Lids-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11142.11142.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Le Creuset Glass Lid |
| Hazards › Name | The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Le Creuset has received five reports of lids breaking in use. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Le Creuset glass lids |
| Products › Type | Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric) |
| Products › Category I D | 68155 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 |
| Recall I D | 606 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lids immediately and return them to Le Creuset for a full refund of the purchase price. |
| Importers › Name | Le Creuset of America Inc., of Early Branch, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Le Creuset and other retailers nationwide from October 2010 through January 2011 for $20 for individual glass lids and $160 when part of a casserole set. |
| Recall Date | 2011-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Le Creuset glass lids sold after October 2010. The clear glass lids measure between about 9 inches (24 cm) and about 12 inches (30 cm) and have "Le Creuset" stamped on the metal handles. The affected models include: 24cm glass lid, 28cm glass lid, and 30cm glass lid (including 30cm glass lids sold as part of the Le Creuset Forged Hard-Anodized 30cm Shallow Casserole with Lid set). |
| Recall Number | 11142 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Le Creuset toll-free at (866) 747-0186 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Le Creuset at lidsvoluntaryrecall@lecreuset.com or visit the company's website at www.lecreuset.com/en-us/ |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |