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CPSC recall 11246

Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets

On 2016-06-30 the CPSC announced a recall of Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets by Calphalon, citing 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

AgencyCPSC
Recall number11246
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2011-06-14
Published2016-06-30
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyCalphalon
DistributionUS

Product

Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets | 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.

Reason

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.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Calphalon-Recalls-to-Repair-Contemporary-Cutlery-Knife-Block-Sets-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

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