Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 11246. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 11246 has the recall date 14 Jun 2011. The notice names the firm Calphalon. The recall has about 217,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Knives.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Calphalon has received one report of a cut finger injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 217,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets, About 217,000 in the United States; 300 in Canada, Knives |
| Sold at | Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Belk, Bloomingdales, Crate and Barrel, Dillard's, Kitchen Collection, Cutlery and More, Carlson Marketing, Maritz, Hinda, Calphalon Retail Outlets and stores nationwide; online by Amazon, Cooking.com; and in Chef's Catalog from from 2007 through May 2011 for between… |
| Manufacturer | Calphalon Corporation |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 217,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Knives
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Calphalon
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2017 | Calphalon Recalls Cutlery Knives Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 29 Sep 2015 | Calphalon Recalls Pizza Wheels Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 31 Oct 2013 | Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11246. https://recallregister.com/product/695-calphalon-recalls-to-repair-contemporary-cutlery-knife-block-sets-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11246 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Calphalon has received one report of a cut finger injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Belk, Bloomingdales, Crate and Barrel, Dillard's, Kitchen Collection, Cutlery and More, Carlson Marketing, Maritz, Hinda, Calphalon Retail Outlets and stores nationwide; online by Amazon, Cooking.com; and in Chef's Catalog from from 2007 through May 2011 for between…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11246?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11246?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 217,000 in the United States; 300 in Canada