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Product Recall Number: 20-151

Why was Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid recalled?

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

Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid
Here's product recall specific data for Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid.

  • Product Recall Number: 20-151

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2020-07-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid

  • 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 NameUPC CodeGreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven885837016505GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven885837016512GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven885837016529GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven885837017922GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven885837017939GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven 885837019681

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 11,160

  • Incidents: The firm has received four consumer reports of incidents, including three reports of the lid exploding while the product was inside the oven, resulting in one report of property damage.  No injuries have been reported.

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

  • Sold At: Online at Greenpan.us, Amazon.com, Macys.com, Surlatable.com, Food52.com and in  various independent gourmet kitchen stores nationwide from September 2018 through May 2020 for between $100 and $170.

  • Importers: The Cookware Company (USA) LLC, of Irvington, New York

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed