More Chinese made-junk. This time military personnel are at risk.
Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Whiteware Cake Knife and Server sets due to cutting hazard for users including U.S. Military personnel. The handles on the Chinese-made knife and server can break during use. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cake knife and server sets and contact Macy’s for a full refund.
Macy’s says it has received four reports of the handles on the knife and server breaking, resulting in lacerations, including cuts requiring stitches. They were sold to unsuspecting consumers at Macy’s stores nationwide and online, and at Military Exchanges between January 2014 and July 2017 for about $25 at Macy’s and $15 at Military Exchanges.
Consumers who purchased the product from a Macy’s store should return the product to a Macy’s store for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased the product from www.macys.com should return the product to macys.com or a Macy’s store for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased the product from a Military Exchange should return the product to a Military Exchange for a refund of the purchase price.
Both the knife and cake server have a white, textured ceramic handle. “Martha Stewart Collection” is embossed on the metal where the blades meet the handles. UPC 608356963330 and Product ID PRCDCKSRVR are printed on the product packaging. Sold at Macy’s stores nationwide and online, and at Military Exchanges between January 2014 and July 2017 for about $25 at Macy’s and $15 at Military Exchanges.
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