Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid

CPSC Recall #20-151 — July 22, 2020

Recall Summary

Recall Number20-151
Recall DateJuly 22, 2020
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 11,160
ImporterThe Cookware Company (USA) LLC, of Irvington, New York
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

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.

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

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

Incidents & Injuries

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 Instructions

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

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.