Moderate Recalled June 14, 2011 About 217,000 in the United States; 300 in Canada units Updated June 30, 2016

Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Laceration

The hazard

The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row on the wooden block holder, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents reported: Calphalon has received one report of a cut finger injury.

What to do now

Repair

Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. To order a free repair kit, contact Calphalon anytime at (800) 766-5652.

Contact: For additional information, contact Calphalon at (800) 809-7267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.calphalon.com

About this recall

This recall involves all 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets with model numbers KNS17C and KNS21C. The knife sets were manufactured from August of 2007 through May 1, 2011. The recalled cutlery sets do not have model or date code markings on the wooden block although all sets have the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front. Knife block sets with a three digit number imprinted on the underside are not included in this recall.

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Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Photos: U.S. CPSC