CPSC Recall in 2020: Cookware Company Recalls Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 20-151
Date: July 22, 2020
Product Name: Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid
Recall Description:

This recall involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Oven with Lid.  The product was sold  in six sizes, 3.5Q-7.0Q, and two colors:  Black Metallic and Smokey Sky Blue.  The top of the lid says “THE DUTCH OVEN” and “GREENPAN.”  The bottom of the lid states “Dishwasher Safe.  The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium.”  The bottom of the oven states “Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Sources Including Induction.”  There is a four-digit date code laser etched onto the back of the sidehandles.  The UPC code is printed on the bottom of the box under the barcode.Recalled Product  NameUPC CodeGreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered dutch oven885837016505GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered dutch oven885837016512GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) dutch oven885837016529GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered dutch oven885837017922GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval dutch oven885837017939GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval dutch oven  885837019681

Hazard Description:

The lid on the dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven, posing injury and burn hazards to the consumer.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 11,160
Incidents:

The firm has received four consumer reports of incidents, including three reports of the lid exploding while the product was inside the oven, resulting in one report of property damage.  No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Online at Greenpan.us, Amazon.com, Macys.com, Surlatable.com, Food52.com and in  various independent gourmet kitchen stores nationwide from September 2018 through May 2020 for between $100 and $170.

Manufactured In:

China