November 19, 2009

Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market .

Name of Product: Stainless Steel Cookware

Units: About 300

Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, CA

Manufacturer: Kraftwares, of Mahalaxmi, Mumbai

Hazard: The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Description: This recall involves three stainless steel cookware sets; a 4-piece multi cooker set, a 3-piece steamer set, and a 1.5 quart egg poacher with SKU numbers 422698, 422699 and 422700. The SKU numbers can be found on the sales receipt.

Sold at: Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide in August 2009. The 4-piece multi cooker was sold for $30, the 3-piece steamer set for $15 and the 1.5QT egg poacher for $15.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware and return it to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll free at (877) 967-5362 between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. ET anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.worldmarket.com