Calphalon recalls 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets (KNS17C/KNS21C) made 2007-2011 due to risk of knife tips protruding through wooden block, causing lacerations. Consumers should contact Calphalon for free repair kit.
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.
Calphalon is recalling 17-piece and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets made between 2007 and 2011. The knives can protrude through the wooden block holder, creating a laceration hazard. Affected owners should contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
The tips of the slicing knife and bread knife can push through the bottom slot row of the wooden block holder. This creates a sharp edge that can cut fingers or hands if they come into contact with the protruding knife tips.
Homeowners with Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets (model KNS17C or KNS21C) made from August 2007 through May 2011 are affected. People who use these sets daily are at higher risk of laceration injuries.
Look for sets with the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front of the wooden block. The sets do not have model or date codes on the block, but have model numbers KNS17C or KNS21C. Sets with a three-digit number on the underside are not included in this recall.
Call (800) 766-5652 to order a free repair kit for the recalled knife sets.
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.
All 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets with model numbers KNS17C and KNS21C made from August 2007 through May 2011.
The recalled sets have the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front of the wooden block but no model or date code markings. Sets with a three-digit number on the underside are not included.
No, but the knife tips can protrude through the wooden block, so contact Calphalon for a free repair kit to fix the hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Calphalon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 695 — Calphalon Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets Hello, I own a Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets that is covered by recall 695 from Calphalon. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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