Hy Cite Enterprises Recalls Royal Prestige Thermal Wall Pots and Pans

recall, Hy Cite, Meyer Europe — A Royal Prestige-brand 9-ply "Thermal Wall" pot and skillet.

(Image credit: CPSC.)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with tHy Cite Enterprises LLC, of Madison, Wis., announced a voluntary recall of about 1.7 million pieces of Royal Prestige 9-Ply Thermal Wall Cookware.

Manufacturer: Meyer Europe, SRL, of Verdellino, Italy

Hazard: The cookware can collapse, crimp or severely deform when exposed to heat, posing a burn and fire hazard to the consumer and nearby property.

Incidents/Injuries: The company is aware of 1,136 reports of cookware collapsing, crimping or deforming, including one report of consumers getting spattered with hot oil when the pan collapsed inward while cooking.

Description: This recall involves stainless steel 9-ply "Thermal Wall" pans sold under the "Royal Prestige" brand name. The products were sold individually and in sets. The following cookware is included in this recall:

Recalled pots and pans have "Thermal Wall" and "9-Ply" on the bottom.

1.5 qt. saucepan
2 qt. saucepan
3 qt. Dutch oven
4 qt. Dutch oven
6 qt. Dutch oven
8 qt. Dutch oven
8" skillet
10.5" skillet
10" paella pan
14" paella pan

Recalled pots and pans have a seal including "Thermal Wall" and "9-Ply" imprinted on the bottom of the pot or pan.

Sold at: Independent distributors of Hy Cite Enterprises sold this product through door-to-door sales for between $250 to $800 for individual products and from $800 and $3,500 for sets.

Manufactured in: Italy

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cookware immediately and contact Hy Cite for instructions for sending the cookware to the firm for repair. Damaged pots and pans will be replaced.

Consumer Contact: Hy Cite Enterprises at (800) 609-9577 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT on Saturdays or at www.royalprestige.com or www.hycite.com and go to the Recall Information link.

For the science geek in everyone, Live Science offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world, delivering comprehensive and compelling news and analysis on everything from dinosaur discoveries, archaeological finds and amazing animals to health, innovation and wearable technology. We aim to empower and inspire our readers with the tools needed to understand the world and appreciate its everyday awe.