Side by side
| Cuisinart | T-fal | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Use caution | Reliable |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 3 | 0 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 6 | 3 |
| Most recent recall | 2026-08-27: Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Over 3.6 Million Brushes Now Recalled | 1997-03-25: CPSC and T-Fal Corp. Announce Recall of Deep Fryers |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | Medium | High |
| Product lawsuits on record | 3 | 5 |
| Company behind the brand | Conair Corporation | Groupe SEB |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | Conair LLC (Delaware, USA) | TEFAL (France) |
| Made in (recalled products) | China 6 (of 6 recalls listing a country) | Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country) |
| Customer service | Not verified yet | Official support page |
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FAQ
Is Cuisinart better than T-fal?
T-fal (Reliable) comes out ahead of Cuisinart (Use caution) by our formula.
Which has more recalls, Cuisinart or T-fal?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 3 for Cuisinart and 0 for T-fal; across all years, 6 and 3.
Are Cuisinart and T-fal the same company?
No shared owner on record: Cuisinart trademark owner Conair LLC (Delaware, USA), T-fal trademark owner TEFAL (France).