If you are a huge Italian food lover, you may have heard of Giada De Laurentiis. She is famous for her ability to create delectable Italian dishes. Moreover, this entrepreneur also has cookware. Unfortunately, one of her cooking items is being recalled, as the product defect creates risk of harm in the kitchen.

Wilton Industries and Target are recalling approximately 148,700 Giada De Laurentiis Ceramic Lasagna Pans. According to reports, the cooking items can fall apart during use, creating sharp edges and an ultimate cutting hazard.

The issue concerns Giada De Laurentiis ceramic lasagna pans. The products are cream-colored and nine by 13 inches in area. They were sold individually and as part of a multi-piece set. The bottom of the pan has the following message: "Giada de Laurentiis for Target."

The items were sold at Target retail stores and on the store's website from January 2009 through October 2012. They were marked at approximately $22 for individual pans and $35 and $50 for the multi-piece sets.

If you have purchased the aforementioned pan, you should make sure that you return the product to a Target store for a refund.

While manufacturers never intentionally create dangerous products, sometimes manufacturing, design or warning issues result, and these can create serious risks. Here, what appears to be a manufacturing or design defect has resulted in the potentially to be cut by a broken pan.

If you believe you have been harmed by a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation. To learn more about your recovery rights, you can take the time to speak with a local personal injury attorney about your case.

Source: Post-Gazette.com, "Product recalls: Lasagna pans and dolls," April 28, 2013