CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2245.
The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2245.
Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the block until they contact Cutco for information on this repair. Consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Space Saver Set Was Sold Nationwide, From August 1997 Through October 2001, For About $350. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2245.
Consumers can contact Cutco toll free at (800) 828-0448 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m ET Monday through Friday for information on this repair.
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The Space Saver Set Was Sold Nationwide, From August 1997 Through October 2001, For About $350. Recall FAQ
The Space Saver Set Was Sold Nationwide, From August 1997 Through October 2001, For About $350. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks. The notice was published on February 21, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 28,000 units are potentially affected.