Farberware metal pots and pans

4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 14, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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4reports to CPSC
Nov 14, 2024the latest report was made
Sep 6, 2011the earliest
3with the company’s comments

Brand: Farberware
Maker: Meyer Corporation USMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Metal pots and pansNot electricCPSC’s product type: Metal Cookware (Nonelectric) (code 460), in Kitchen: Cookware & Tableware

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Farberware Aluminum Clad Stainless Steel cookware”

By month

1 report from December 2023 to November 2024; the most in November 2024, 1. 3 earlier reports, since September 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
November 2024	1
November 2014	1
November 2011	1
September 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

No one hurt 4 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 Nov 14, 2024, sent to the company Nov 22, 2024, published by CPSC Dec 16, 2024

The product, in the report: Ceramic coated cookware

Purchased Farberware Cermaic coated cookware about a year ago and the ceramic coating is coming off. Some may have been ingested.

Bought from
Kohls
Bought
Nov 24, 2023, about then
Where
SAINT FRANCIS, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Farberware, made or sold by Meyer Corporation US
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20241114-7A092-2147335271. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 18, 2014, sent to the company Dec 17, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 11, 2014

The product, in the report: It’s the 8 quart round 18/10 Stainless Steel Farberware Millennium pot with lid which is part of a 12 piece cookware set. ( Photo attached)

I had prepared a pot of pasta and was hand washing this 8 quart Farberware 18/10 Stainless Steel pot when the handle snapped/broke off. Fortunately there were no injuries but I shutter when I think what may have happened if this handle had broken off while filled with hot water and pasta. This is a large pot. I could have been scalded or anyone else that was in the kitchen. There were other family members (including my 2 year old granddaughter) present in the kitchen at the time of this incident.
I am now scared to use any of the pots or pans in this cookware set. I have also contacted the company to make them aware of this incident.

Model
Farberware Millennium 18/10 Stainless Steel Cookware
UPC
?
Serial number
?
Bought from
?
Bought
Oct 5, 2006, about then
Where
Lockport, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Farberware, made or sold by Meyer Corporation US
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/2/2015) Meyer Corporation US: In response to this report, Meyer Corporation, U.S. contacted the consumer and replaced her cookware set, including her stockpot. We encourage and appreciate consumer feedback regarding the quality and safety of our products. Should consumers have any questions or concerns, they may visit us at www.meyer.com or call us toll-free at 800/888-3883.

CPSC report 20141118-1C477-2147438771. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 27, 2011, sent to the company Dec 9, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 23, 2011

The product, in the report: Farberware aluminum clad stainless steel cookware pot, 1 1/2 quart saucepan.

I was steaming two ears of corn in a steamer basket in my Farberware pot on medium high on my electric range, and just as the water boiled out, the bottom of the pot melted all over the burner. There was melted aluminum everywhere. From the Farberware website, I read that this is not covered by Farberware’s lifetime warranty because the 2 digit code on the bottom of the pot is ‘unreadable’, yes, because it melted off, so this item is not covered by a warranty. In all my 50 years of cooking, I have never even heard of a pot melting just when the water boils off. The food did not even burn, and the inside of the pot just has a small haze from the boil off. It is most important that a consumer alert be issued that aluminum clad pots can and will MELT is water boils off!

Model
Aluminum Clad Stainless steel
UPC
n/a
Serial number
n/a
Bought from
n/a, Massachusetts
Bought
Dec 26, 1995, about then
Where
Berkley, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 56, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Farberware Aluminum Clad Stainless Steel cookware, made or sold by Meyer Corporation US
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/21/2011) Meyer Corporation US: We received the above-referenced complaint on December 12, 2011 regarding an alleged incident with a Farberware product. Meyer Corporation U.S. is an importer of cookware, including the Farberware cookware brand, throughout the United States.
We spoke to [REDACTED] on December 8th and she confirmed the incident described in her CPSC complaint. Specifically, she admitted that the water “boiled out” after steaming corn on medium high heat resulting in molten aluminum dripping onto her burner.
During our phone call, [REDACTED] said she reviewed the Farberware website and read in the internet about “cookware melting without anything in it.” I apologized for the experience she had and informed her that the incident was the result of consumer misuse, based on her own admission, when she allowed the water to boil out of her pan, resulting in the property damage described in her complaint. This explanation was also provided to [REDACTED] in writing along with a copy of CPSC Document #5015. As a customer courtesy, we offered to replace [REDACTED] cookware and she accepted. [REDACTED] expressed satisfaction with the result.
All products imported by Meyer Corporation U.S. contain a “Use, Care and Safety Instructions” pamphlet (“Use and Care”) which would have also been included with [REDACTED] product. In it, consumers are warned not to allow a pot to boil dry and that significant property damage or personal injury may result. The Use and Care is also in accord with the CPSC’s own recognition of this issue.
Meyer Corporation U.S. takes all claims regarding product safety and quality very seriously. In this case, we respectfully disagree with [REDACTED] that this incident relates to the workmanship or safety of the cookware. Instead, we find that the incident was the result of consumer misuse.

CPSC report 20111127-05141-2147472944. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 6, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 28, 2011

The product, in the report: 9” Nonstick Skillet with an extra long, unbalancing handle.

The 9” skillet from this set (purchased at walmart http://www.walmart.com/ip/Farberware-9-and-11-Skillets-Twin-Pack/14892482 ) is unbalanced and can tip over by itself while in use, falling completely off the stovetop. There is a danger of severe burns. If a hot, in use pan falls on a child, it would be a tragedy.

Model
Farberware Professional Nonstick 9” Skillet
UPC
3189910287
Bought from
Walmart, Pennsylvania
Bought
Sep 5, 2011
Where
Collegeville, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Farberware, made or sold by Meyer Corporation US
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/28/2011) Meyer Corporation US: Meyer Corporation U.S. is an importer of cookware, including the Farberware cookware brand, throughout the United States. We write in response to Report # 20110906-5D733-2147475588 regarding an alleged incident with a Farberware product.
We spoke to Mr. [REDACTED] on September 19, 2011 and he stated that on or around September 6th, he was preparing to cook with his Farberware 9” skillet and set it on his stove burner. He claimed the skillet suddenly “flipped over.” We apologized for the unusual experience and asked if we could make arrangements to pick up the skillet for our inspection. Mr. [REDACTED] said it was no longer in his possession since he returned the skillet set for a full refund. As such, we were unable to inspect the skillet and test it to determine any causation regarding Mr. [REDACTED]’s complaint. We apologized again for the unusual experience, thanked him for speaking with us and as a customer courtesy, offered Mr. [REDACTED] a new twin-pack of skillets which he graciously accepted.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this incident.

CPSC report 20110906-5D733-2147475588. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Farberware metal pots and pans

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