Ocean State Jobbers Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots

Description: Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2008 Release #09-057 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 603-9601 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Stainless Steel Pots Recalled by Ocean State Jobbers Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots Units: About 7,000 Importer: Ocean State Jobbers Inc., of North Kingstown, R.I. Hazard: The stainless steel pots have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Ocean State Jobbers has received one report of the handles breaking off a pot and causing a burn injury. Description: This recall involves the 8-quart, 12-quart, 16-quart, and 20-quart Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots with glass lids. "Century Cookware" is marked on the front and on the bottom of each pot. Sold at: All Ocean State Job Lot stores throughout New England from July 2008 through October 2008 for between $12 and $25. Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ocean State Jobbers at (800) 603-9601 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oceanstatejoblot.com [Learn More]