H-E-B recalls stainless steel cookware due to injury hazard
Robert Taylor
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