Big recall
This pan releases chemicals
Sample image of a grill pan.
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Don’t use this pan anymore: TK Maxx is recalling a square grill pan because of harmful chemicals that could be released when using it.
Department store chain TK Maxx is recalling the L’Epicure Raw CI Square Grill Pan. When using the pan, there is a risk that harmful chemicals will be released, the company writes in a statement. This may be antimony, chromium, iron, manganese and vanadium, according to the “ProductWarning.eu” portal.
Consumers who have purchased this pan should expressly no longer use it. It has already been withdrawn from sale at TK Maxx. The recall will also be prominently displayed on the website.
TK Maxx Grill Pan is recalled
Size: 26 centimeters
Affected countries: Germany and Austria
Sales period: between February 2022 and December 2022
Article numbers: 157358; 157366; 172387; 172416; 172442; 172457 (these can be found on the price tag or on the till receipt)
Chemicals could be released when using the pan
The chemicals listed can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Some, like iron overdose, initially produce vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. Others, like a chromium overdose, cause liver damage over the long term.
Customers can return the square grill pan to a TK Maxx store and will be refunded the full purchase price. The retailer did not say in its recall notification whether the return is also possible without a receipt. If you have any questions, you can contact customer service. For Germany, this can be reached on the telephone number 0221-88 223 267 or at the e-mail address [email protected]. Austrian customers dial 043 1 205 836 010 or send an email to [email protected].
Sources used: tkmaxx.de, productwarning.eu