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TCC Cooking Company Recalls CHEFS Vertical Roasters Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

Recall 16-007 · October 14, 2015 · TCC Cooking

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled roasters. Consumers who purchased the roaster through Target.com should return the product to any Target store for a full refund. All other consumers should discard the product and contact TCC Cooking Company to receive a gift card equal to the purchase price.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-007 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 14, 2015
Brand
TCC Cooking
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Vertical roasters
Hazard
Burn and Laceration Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnLaceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 4,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 14, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves CHEFS-branded flameproof ceramic vertical roasters. The black roasters consist of a round roasting pan with handles and a removable insert. The roasting pan measures 11.75 in diameter on the inside and 2.5 inches high and the removable insert measures 7.5 inches in diameter at the base and 4.5 inches high. The underside of the handles are slightly recessed for grip. The CHEFS logo is at the center of the rimmed base.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Vertical roasters · About 4,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

CHEFS recalled vertical chicken roaster
CHEFS recalled vertical chicken roaster
The roaster consists of a round roasting pan with handles and a removable insert
The roaster consists of a round roasting pan with handles and a removable insert
The CHEFS logo is at the center of the rimmed base.
The CHEFS logo is at the center of the rimmed base.

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Chefscatalog.com, Cooking.com, Target.com and other online retailers from April 2014 through May 2015 for between $35 and $50.; TCC Cooking Company, of Colorado Springs, Colo..

Injuries or incidents reported

TCC Cooking Company has received 25 reports of the roasters breaking or shattering. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

TCC Cooking Company at 800-338-3232 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.chefscatalog.com and click on the Product Recalls link under the Need Help section. Consumers can also write to the firm at CHEFS Customer Care, 5070 Centennial Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on the Product Recalls link at the bottom of the homepage under the Help section or click on the Product Recalls tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Vertical roasters (About 4,000 units). This recall involves CHEFS-branded flameproof ceramic vertical roasters.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Laceration Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roasters. Consumers who purchased the roaster through Target.com should return the product to any Target store for a full refund. All other consumers should discard the product and contact TCC Cooking Company to receive a gift card equal to the purchase price.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 14, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.