Calphalon kitchen gadgets

5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 6, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

5reports to CPSC
Mar 6, 2021the latest report was made
Nov 30, 2015the earliest
5with the company’s comments

Brand: Calphalon
Maker: Newell Rubbermaid Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Kitchen gadgetsCPSC’s product type: Kitchen Gadgets, Not Elsewhere Classified (code 428), in Kitchen: Gadgets & Utensils

By month

1 report from April 2020 to March 2021; the most in March 2021, 1. 4 earlier reports, since November 2015, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
March 2021	1
January 2020	1
September 2016	1
March 2016	1
November 2015	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Mar 6, 2021, sent to the company Mar 19, 2021, published by CPSC Apr 9, 2021

The product, in the report: Pizza wheel with plastic black center

Calphalon pizza cutter center cracked into pieces while using to cut pizza

Model
Calphalon pizza cutter
Bought from
Target, Illinois
Bought
Dec 31, 2014, about then
Where
maywood, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Calphalon, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/12/2021) Newell Rubbermaid Inc.: We are in receipt of your notification dated March 19, 2021, providing consumer complaint information concerning an incident reportedly associated with a product sold by Calphalon Corporation (“Calphalon”).
The pizza cutter described in Consumer Product Incident Report #20210306-93A06-2147365493, was previously recalled by Calphalon due to the handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard. The recall was issued on September 29, 2015, by U.S. CPSC Recall Notice #15-256.

CPSC report 20210306-93A06-2147365493. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Jan 8, 2020, sent to the company Jan 30, 2020, published by CPSC Feb 20, 2020

The product, in the report: Gray and black ergonomic handle with large cutting wheel

While using my favorite Calphalon pizza cutter the cutter detached and caused a laceration on my left hand and Began to bleed. I performed first aid there in my home and was able to stop the bleeding

Bought from
Bed Bath and Beyond, Texas
Bought
Jan 8, 2016, about then
Where
Pasadena, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 42, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Calphalon, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/18/2020) Newell Rubbermaid Inc.: We are in receipt of your notification dated January 30, 2020, providing consumer complaint information concerning an incident reportedly associated with a product sold by Calphalon Corporation (“Calphalon”).
The pizza cutter described in Consumer Product Incident Report #20200108-FB5DD-2147375533, was previously recalled by Calphalon due to the handle of the pizza cutter can detach during use, posing a laceration hazard. The recall was issued on September 29, 2015, by U.S. CPSC Recall Notice #15-256 (see attachment.)

CPSC report 20200108-FB5DD-2147375533. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Sep 19, 2016, sent to the company Sep 27, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 19, 2016

The product, in the report: Spatula Calphalon “Small Slotted Turner”

For the report of a hazardous incident and safety concern submitted to the CPSC by [REDACTED], September 6, 2016.
*Please describe the hazard incident or safety concerns
I purchased a Calphalon “small slotted turner” on May 20, 2016 and used it for the first time on May 26 to prepare a fried egg on a non-stick pan. The egg stuck to the pan and it took a few attempts to unstick and flip it over. Upon tasting the egg, I immediately felt a burning sensation on my tongue, and disposed of the egg. On inspection, the turner had melted at the leading edge, the coating had split, and the edges were ragged.
In addition to the burning sensation, my tongue became extremely discolored and coated. Since the symptoms did not disappear, I consulted an otolaryngologist (ENT) on 6/2/16 as well as my dentist. Results of lab tests indicated a yeast infection. Treatment began 6/7/16 and continued for three weeks. Although the yeast infection was resolved, I continued to have tongue discoloration and to experience burning, tingling, bitter taste and dryness in the mouth. Subsequent visits to ENT specialists in June and July (6/20 and 7118) yielded no specific diagnosis of, or cure for, these symptoms, but only the hope that neuropathic symptoms (damage to tongue nerve endings) would subside. I did not touch coffee, orange juice, carbonated beverages or beer, wine, or spicy foods during this entire period to avoid irritation to the tongue. About 8/26/16, three months after the incident, I began gradually to resume drinking weak coffee, eat mildly spicy food, etc. This has mostly worked out, but as of this date, 9/6116, I still experience some symptoms but in a milder form than before.
Although this spatula came in packaging that stated it was made of “heat-safe silicone,” it turns out this is false. The company itself told me, through the insurance agent assigned to deal with my case, that the spatula was made of Nylon N200GL. They asked me to send the spatula to them so that they could test it for defects. Instead I sent it to an independent testing company whose report summary was “The black spatula body was composed of a nylon resin, in contrast to the ‘heat-safe silicone’ indicated on the packaging. The grey insert in the spatula handle was composed of PDMS (silicone).” In other words, the intention was to deceive customers into thinking the entire spatula was made of silicone when only the decorative insert on the handle was made of silicone.
This misrepresentation is significant. The danger of nylon utensils (and the relative safety of silicone materials) has been a source of concern to various organizations. One article “The Dangers of Nylon Kitchen Utensils” [REDACTED] points out that melting is not the only problem. Utensils contain hidden dangers if they melt. “Diaminodiphenylmethane, also known as DDM or methylenedianiline, is a chemical sometimes used as an epoxy hardener. Traces of this chemical are used in some nylon kitchen utensils, particularly black nylon kitchen utensils.” And further, “A certain form of DDM is listed as carcinogenic by the CDC.” This particular article references studies from the CDC on the chemical DDM. Under the Center for Disease Control’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR} many articles are listed. This is a succinct one: http://www.atsdr.cdc.g,ov/toxfagsffF.asp?id=lOOO&tid=210. A more complete report is: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/PHS/PHS.asp?id==999&tid=21 0. And also http://www.atsdr .cdc.govff oxProfilesffP .asp?id= 1 001 &tid=21 0
My concern goes beyond the pain that I have suffered from the injury and the anxiety I have about its future consequences. In submitting this complaint, I hope that others will be spared such an experience and that the company will desist from using these materials and lying about them.
(The above contains no personally identifiable information and may be included in the Public Data Base)

Model
Small Slotted Turner
Bought from
Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Pennsylvania
Bought
May 20, 2016
Where
Swartmore, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 73, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Calphalon, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/5/2016) Newell Rubbermaid Inc.: We are in receipt of your notification dated September 27, 2016, providing consumer complaint information concerning an incident reportedly associated with a product sold by Calphalon Corporation (“Calphalon”). Based on the information provided regarding a spatula, Calphalon does not believe that the specific product concerns identified in CPSC report #20160919-2EA2A-1594976 contains any defect that presents a substantial product hazard or unreasonable risk of serious injury or death.

CPSC report 20160919-2EA2A-1594976. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Mar 3, 2016, sent to the company Mar 11, 2016, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2016

The product, in the report: Calphalon pizza wheel pizza cutters

Calphalon pizza wheel pizza cutter- while cutting a pizza for my kids just a few minutes ago, the handle of this pizza cutter broke off. The laceration to the top side of my pinky was down to the bone. I am currently at the emergency clinic waiting to get stitches. Luckily I was using it instead of one of my kids, who normally cut the pizzas.

Bought from
walmart, Texas
Bought
Jan 5, 2016, about then
Where
roanoke, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 34, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand calphalon, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/19/2016) Newell Rubbermaid Inc.: We are in receipt of your notification dated March 11, 2016, providing consumer complaint information concerning an incident associated with a product reportedly sold by Calphalon Corporation (“Calphalon”). The pizza cutter described in Consumer Product Incident Report #20160303-2BC2E-2147421186, was previously recalled by Calphalon due to a laceration hazard. The recall was issued on September 29, 2015 by U.S. CPSC Recall Notice, Release #15-256 (see attachment.)

CPSC report 20160303-2BC2E-2147421186. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Nov 30, 2015, sent to the company Dec 8, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 30, 2015

The product, in the report: Calphalon Pizza Cutter

I cut my finger on a Calphalon Pizza Cutter

Bought from
bed bath beyond
Bought
Aug 6, 2014, about then
Where
boynton beach, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Calphalon, made or sold by Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/21/2015) Newell Rubbermaid Inc.: We are in receipt of your notification dated December 8, 2015, providing consumer complaint information concerning an incident associated with a product reportedly sold by Calphalon Corporation (“Calphalon”). The Calphalon Pizza Cutter described in Consumer Product Incident Report #20151130-06E8B-2147426266, was previously recalled by Calphalon due to the handle of the pizza cutter may detach during use hazard. The recall was issued on September 30, 2015 by U.S. CPSC Recall Notice, Release #15-033.

CPSC report 20151130-06E8B-2147426266. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Calphalon kitchen gadgets

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