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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware

H-E-B Recalls Stainless Steel Cookware Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 28, 2016
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Summary

Connect by H-E-B has recalled about 41,000 units of tri-ply stainless steel cookware because the metal discs covering the rivets can unexpectedly pop off. This poses a risk of the discs hitting consumers and causing injury. There have been seven reports of these discs popping off the cookware, though no injuries have been reported yet. The affected items include 12-piece sets and individual pieces sold at H-E-B stores in Texas between September 2014 and December 2015 for between $20 and $250. Consumers should stop using the cookware and return it to any H-E-B store for a full refund.

Risk

The metal discs covering the cookware's rivets can pop off under pressure or heat, potentially striking consumers and posing an impact injury hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the underside of your cookware for the 'Connect by H-E-B' logo and look at the base of the handle for the word 'Connect' stamped into the metal.
  2. Identify your product using the UPC codes on the back of the packaging, which include: 4122032279 (8in Fry Pan), 4122032277 (12Pc Set), 4122032280 (10in Fry Pan), 4122032297 (12in Deep Sauté), 4122032281 (10in Non-Stick Fry Pan), 4122032283 (8in Non-Stick Fry Pan), 4122032293 (6Qt Dutch Oven), 4122032290 (12in Non-Stick Fry Pan w/handle), 4122032296 (12Qt Stock Pot), and 4122032286 (12in Fry Pan w/handle).
  3. Confirm that the cookware is affected by checking the underside for a date code; recalled cookware does NOT have a date code stamped on the bottom.
  4. Immediately stop using the recalled cookware.
  5. Return the affected cookware to any H-E-B store for a full refund.
  6. Contact H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.heb.com and click on 'Product Recalls' at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
  7. For additional questions, you can call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware and return it to H-E-B for a full refund.

Contact: H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.heb.com and click on Product Recalls under the Customer Service section at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Connect by H-E-B 8in Tri Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan
UPC Codes:
4122032279
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 12Pc Cookware Set Tri Ply Stainless Steel
UPC Codes:
4122032277
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 10in Tri Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan
UPC Codes:
4122032280
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 12in Deep Sauté w/Lid & Handle
UPC Codes:
4122032297
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 10in Tri Ply Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan
UPC Codes:
4122032281
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 8in Tri Ply Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan
UPC Codes:
4122032283
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 6Qt Dutch Oven
UPC Codes:
4122032293
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 12in Tri Ply Non-Stick Stainless Steel Fry Pan w/handle
UPC Codes:
4122032290
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 12Qt Stock Pot w/Lid
UPC Codes:
4122032296
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015
Product: Connect by H-E-B 12in Tri Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan w/handle
UPC Codes:
4122032286
Date Ranges: sold between September 2014 and December 2015

Product Images

Connect by H-E-B 12-piece cookware set

Connect by H-E-B 12-piece cookware set

Metal discs covering rivet

Metal discs covering rivet

Connect by H-E-B is stamped on the underside of the cookware

Connect by H-E-B is stamped on the underside of the cookware

Connect by H-E-B 6Qt Dutch Oven

Connect by H-E-B 6Qt Dutch Oven

Connect by H-E-B fry pan and non-stick fry pan

Connect by H-E-B fry pan and non-stick fry pan

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16085
Status: Active
Sold By: H-E-B stores in Texas from September 2014 through December 2015 for between $20 and $250.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 41,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: HEB Grocery Company LLC, of San Antonio, Texas
Contact: H-E-B at 800-432-3113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.heb.com and click on Product Recalls under the Customer Service section at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 28, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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