Calphalon® Knife Recall Lawsuit

After 27 people were injured, Calphalon knives and knife sets were recalled because the blade can break off from the handle. Over 2 million were sold at Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s and other stores between 2008 and 2016.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured by a broken knife that was recalled, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Calphalon Knife Recall

On February 22, 2017, Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery recalled around 2 million knife sets and individual knives that were sold in the U.S., and around 7,000 knives sold in Canada.

Broken Knife Injury & Laceration Hazard

Calphalon received 3,150 reports of broken knives. There were 27 people who were injured by lacerations on their fingers or hands, including 4 people who needed stitches or medical attention to close the wounds. Theses severe injuries could cause permanent disability.

What Products Were Recalled?

Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery carving, chef, paring, santoku and utility knives sold between September 2008 and December 2016 at J.C. Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, other stores, and online at amazon.com. The individual knives cost about $25 and knife block sets cost $300.

Recalled Model Numbers

The model numbers affected by this recall are 1808008, 1808009, 1821332, 1922890, 1922971, 1922976, 1932810, KNR0005C, KNR0007C, KNR10045C, KNR4008C, KNSR002C, and KNSR0102C.

What Should I Do?

Click here to check if your knives were recalled. If so, immediately stop using the recalled knives and sign up for a free replacement. For more information, go to http://www.calphalon.com/en-US/recall or call Calphalon at 1-800-809-7267 from 8pm to 5pm E.T. Monday through Friday.

Individual Calphalon Knife Recalls

4.5″ Parer (KNR10045C)
7″ Santoku (KNR0007C)
Contemporary Paring Knife Set (1821332)
5″ Santoku (KNR0005C)
8″ Chef Knife (KNR4008C)

Calphalon Knife Set Recalls

Fruit/Vegetable Set: 3.5″ parer & 6″ utility (KNSR002C)
Carving Set: 6″ fork & 8″ slicer (KNSR0102C)
Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery 17-piece set: 4½” parer, 6″ utility, 7″ santoku, 8″ bread, 8″ chef’s knife, 8″ slicer, 10″ steel, kitchen shears, 8 steak knives, and knife block (1808008)
Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 14-piece set: 4.5″ Parer, 6″ Utility, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block (1922890)
Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 15-piece set: 4.5″ Parer, 6″ Utility, 7″ Santoku, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block (1922971)
Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 18-piece set: 4.5″ Parer, 5″ Boning, 5.5″ Tomato, 6″ Utility, 7″ Santoku, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8″ Slicer, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block (1932810)
Calphalon Contemporary SharpIN Cutlery 20-piece set: 4.5″ Parer, 5″ Boning, 5″ Santoku, 5.5″ Tomato, 6″ Fork, 6″ Utility, 7″ Santoku, 8″ Bread, 8″ Chef’s Knife, 8″ Slicer, 8 Steak Knives, Kitchen Shears, Sharpening Knife Block (1922976)

Calphalon Pizza Cutter Recall

In September 2015, over 330,000 Calphalon pizza cutting wheels were recalled because the handle could break off from the wheel. At least 11 people were injured or needed stitches.

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Calphalon Knife Recall Lawsuit