Paula Deen metal pots and pans

4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 23, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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4reports to CPSC
Jul 23, 2018the latest report was made
Jul 12, 2011the earliest
2with the company’s comments

Brand: Paula Deen
Makers: Meyer Corporation US and Paula Deen Ventures, LLCMakers, 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

By month

1 report from August 2017 to July 2018; the most in July 2018, 1. 3 earlier reports, since July 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
July 2018	1
June 2014	1
August 2012	1
July 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
No one hurt 2 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.

Hurt, no treatment
Made Jul 23, 2018, sent to the company Jul 31, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 21, 2018

The product, in the report: Red Cast Iron Skillet with white porcelain lining

My red Paula Deen Porcelain Lined Cast Iron Skillet cracked and the porcelain came off and got into our food. This is SO dangerous. Tell me what I need to do.

Bought from
Gift
Where
Douglas, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Paula Deen, made or sold by Paula Deen Ventures, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

CPSC report 20180723-514F5-2147386619. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Jun 10, 2014, sent to the company Jul 9, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 23, 2014

The product, in the report: 11 piece cookeware set (dishwahser safe, aluminum) Model # from Pot: H2A1206

The consumer stated that she was cooking in the pan. The consumer put little bit of oil in the pan. The consumer cooked a batch of chicken fingers. The consumer went to cook another batch of chicken fingers and the pan exploded and popped up from the stove.
The consumer stated that her stove was on for about 10-15 minutes.
The consumer stated that the hot oil fell all over her body. The consumer had 3rd degree burns on back, shoulder (left) and upper arm (left). The consumer has 2nd degree burn on lower arm (left) and chest. The consumer has 1st degree burn on parts of her face.
The consumer was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center (Germantown Pike, PA). The consumer was treated for burn injuries.
The consumer’s daughter put out the fire on the range that occurred from the oil spilling on the range.
The consumer has an attorney for this case. The consumer has not directly contacted the manf.
A relevant CPSC recall could not be found. Hazards similar to recall #10-701.

Model
Unknown
Serial number
Unknown
Bought from
Jinny Catalog
Bought
Jun 1, 2013, about then
Where
Norristown, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 54, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Paula Deen, made or sold by Paula Deen Ventures, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

CPSC report 20140610-BD03D-1407991. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 1, 2012, sent to the company Sep 18, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 2, 2012

The product, in the report: Six Quart Dutch Oven Pan

About one and a half years ago purchase 13 piece set of Paula Deen cookware Model# QQQ10C of which the six quart pan’s copper bottom came loose around July 3rd, 2012 and appears to be detaching. She returned it to Meyers but then received it back with response stating that the use of repetitive high heat can damage your cookware.
She states that she did not use high heat because she has a glass top cookrange.
All items in set are stainles steel with copper bottoms.

Model
QQQ10C
Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Aug 1, 2010, about then
Where
Rushford, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Paula Deen, made or sold by Meyer Corporation US
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/3/2012) Meyer Corporation US: We received the above-referenced complaint on Tuesday September 18, 2012 regarding an incident with a Paula Deen stockpot. Meyer Corporation U.S. is an importer of cookware throughout the United States, including the Paula Deen cookware brand.
[REDACTED] said that she returned her stockpot to Meyer Corporation for a warranty replacement because the copper bottom was “detaching” from the pot. It was subsequently returned to her with a letter stating that the pot was not covered under the Lifetime Limited Warranty as “the use of repetitive high heat caused damaged and/or discoloration to her product.” We apologized to [REDACTED] for the experience she had and explained to her that the Use and Care pamphlet contained in all of our cookware, including her product, states in pertinent part:
• In some cases, cookware with aluminum bases that are allowed to boil dry may melt and separate resulting in personal injury and property damage.
• Never allow your cookware to boil dry and never leave an empty pot on a hot burner. An unattended, empty pot on a hot burner can get extremely hot, which can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Cookware that is damaged as a result of over-heating or allowing it to boil-dry is considered misuse and voids the Lifetime Limited Warranty. Based on [REDACTED] description, it appears that the copper bottom of the stockpot detached as a result of overheating and allowing it to boil-dry. We note that the above excerpts from the Use and Care are in accord with the CPSC’s own recognition of this issue as addressed in CPSC Doc 5015.
Meyer Corporation U.S. takes all claims regarding product safety and quality very seriously. In this case and based on the above, we find that the incident was the result of consumer misuse.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

CPSC report 20120801-1B437-1263360. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 12, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 3, 2011

The product, in the report: Paula Deen Stainless Steel Cookware (with Copper Bottom)

Bottom of a Paula Deen 3 quart stackable steamer pot (with copper bottom) melted into molten metal after the pot boiled dry on the stovetop. When I picked the pot up to drain the vegetables inside, the bottom dripped hot metal over my countertop, floor, a rug and finally the sink where I left the pot. The drippings burned dents into my countertop and sink, and set an area rug on fire. I have contacted Meyer (the manufacturer) 4 times with no response. I am seeking a refund for the product, as well as compensation for damage to my kitchen. In addition, I want to ensure that this product is removed from the market so that others are not harmed. The metal could have caused serious personal injury.

Bought
Jan 10, 2010
Where
Potomac, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 34, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Paula Deen, made or sold by Meyer Corporation US
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/4/2011) Meyer Corporation US: We received the above-referenced complaint on July 20, 2011 regarding an alleged incident with a Paula Deen product. Meyer Corporation U.S. is an importer of cookware, including the Paula Deen cookware brand, throughout the United States.
We spoke to [REDACTED] on July 12th and she stated the incident occurred six days earlier while she was using her Paula Deen stainless steel steamer to steam broccoli. She explained that she allowed the steamer to “boil dry” and when she picked it up approximately 15 minutes later, molten aluminum dripped from the bottom of the pan and onto her counter and floors, damaging both
After careful review of her statement, we determined that the incident was the result of consumer misuse. [REDACTED] admitted, both in her statement to us as well as in her complaint to the CPSC, that she allowed the pot to “boil dry”, i.e., she left it on a hot burner with no water in it. This caused the aluminum core disc to become overheated and melt, resulting in the property damage described in her complaint. This explanation was provided to [REDACTED] verbally and in writing. As a customer courtesy, we offered to replace [REDACTED] cookware but she declined.
All products imported by Meyer Corporation U.S. contain a “Use, Care and Safety Instructions” pamphlet (“Use and Care”). As such, a Use and Care was 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 the claimant 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 20110712-E3309-2147477299. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Paula Deen metal pots and pans

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