Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills Item Number H50501PWE
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
The recalled pepper mills contain a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal “shards” for the first 10 grinds, posing a laceration hazard.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
The firm has received three reports of incidents of metal shards coming off the pepper mill into consumers’ food. No injuries have been reported.
About the Recall
This recall involves Cole & Mason 505WEG Pepper Mills (sold empty) with Item Number H50501PWE. They are clear acrylic and measure about 6 inches high. Cole & Mason 505WEG and the Item Number H50501PWE are printed on the pepper mills.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The Item Number H50501PWE is printed on the recalled pepper mills.
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 9,340 units of the recalled pepper mills are affected by this recall.
Affected Batch/Date Range
The recalled pepper mills were sold from January 2021 through January 2023.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor of the recalled pepper mills is DKB Household USA Corp., of Apex, North Carolina.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled pepper mills were sold exclusively at Wegman’s Food Markets nationwide for about $14.
Where was This Manufactured?
The recalled pepper mills were manufactured in China.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pepper mills and return them to Wegmans for a full refund.
Remedy Process
Wegmans is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled pepper mills.
Additional Information
For additional information, contact Wegmans Food Markets toll-free at 855-934-3663 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET or Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by email at https://www.wegmans.com/service/contact-us/ or at www.wegmans.com/news-media/product-recalls/cole-mason-pepper-mills/, or www.wegmans.com and click on Newsroom at the bottom of the page then Product Recalls at the top of the page.
Regulatory Compliance
The recalled pepper mills comply with the applicable consumer product safety rules and regulations.
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victm?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pepper mills and return them to Wegmans for a full refund.
Final Thought
It is important that consumers pay attention to product recalls and stop using any recalled products immediately.
