SAN ANTONIO – H-E-B has recalled a line of Connect stainless steel cookware, because the metal discs that cover the cookware’s rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday. It says that consumer should stop using the cookware immediately and return it to H-E-B for a full refund.
The products in question are have the name "Connect" stamped into the base of the handle and the bottom of the cookware next to the H-E-B logo. The cookware was sold as a 12-piece set or as individual pieces.
USCPSC said there have seven reported incidents of the metal discs popping off the cookware. No injuries have been reported.
The products were sold exclusively at H-E-B stores in Texas from September 2014 though December 2015. Pricetags for the products ranged from $20 to $250.
The cookware does not have a date code on the underside. The UPC code can be found on the back of the product packaging:
- Connect by H-E-B 8-inch Tri Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan -- 4122032279
- Connect by H-E-B 12 Piece Cookware Set Tri Ply Stainless Steel -- 4122032277
- Connect by H-E-B 10-inch Tri Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan -- 4122032280
- Connect by H-E-B 12-inch Deep Sauté w/Lid & Handle -- 4122032297
- Connect by H-E-B 10-inch Tri Ply Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan -- 4122032281
- Connect by H-E-B 8-inch Tri Ply Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan -- 4122032283
- Connect by H-E-B 6-quart Dutch Oven -- 4122032293
- Connect by H-E-B 12-inch Tri Ply Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan w/handle -- 4122032290
- Connect by H-E-B 12-quart Stock Pot w/Lid -- 4122032296
- Connect by H-E-B 12-inch Tri Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan w/handle -- 4122032286