Target Recalls Giada De Laurentiis Lasagna Pan

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About 148,000 Giada De Laurentiis Ceramic 9x13 Inch Lasagna Pans were voluntarily recalled by Wilton Industries, Inc., of Woodridge, Ill. and Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn., in cooperation with the CPSC.

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: The pan can break causing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 39 reports of the pan or its handles breaking or cracking during normal use.  Cuts and lacerations were reported in six of those incidents.

Description: The recall involves Giada De Laurentiis-branded ceramic lasagna pans. The cream-colored pans are 9 by13 inches in size and they were sold individually and as part of a six-piece set.  The bottom of the pan is stamped “Giada de Laurentiis for Target.”

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lasagna pans and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the pan as part of the six-piece set should return the lasagna pan only.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from January 2009 through October 2012 for about $22 for individual pans and between $35 and $50 for the six-piece sets.

Consumer Contact: Target guest relations at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page and then select Home & Kitchen.

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