Reliable
No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.
T-fal, the US name of the French brand Tefal, is owned by Groupe SEB and was founded in 1956. Amazon owners rate its cookware highly. The CPSC lists 3 recalls, none in the last three years, and federal court records include product liability or consumer fraud cases naming it.
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What owners say about T-fal
I am very disappointed with both the quality of this cookware and T-fal’s customer service. I purchased a 12-piece stainless steel cookware set expecting the quality that T-fal is known for. The developed significant brown/copper-colored discoloration and staining after its very first use while cooking plain rice. I contacted T-fal Customer Service and provided photos of the cookware and…
T-fal recalls
- 1997
- 1997-03-25Fryers. Burn - Not Fire-Related CPSC notice
- 1995
- 1995-07-25Toasters/Toaster Ovens. Fire & Fire-Related Burn CPSC notice
- 1989
- 1989-02-28Fryers. CPSC notice
Product-related lawsuits
- 2020-02-27: Bell v. T-Fal Corporation (District Court, S.D. Mississippi)
- 2016-06-24: MEDINA v. T-FAL CORPORATION (District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania)
- 2013-06-27: Adam v. T-Fal Corp. (District Court, N.D. California)
- 2004-02-13: Campbell v. T-Fal Corporation (District Court, D. Minnesota)
- 2003-09-30: Ferrara v. T-Fal Corporation (District Court, E.D. New York)
What to buy from T-fal
Best-rated T-fal products
Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Pots and Pans Set 17 Piece, Nonstick Cookware Set with Fry Pan, Saucepans, Saute-Pan, Gr
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Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Pots and Pans Set, 14-Piece, Onyx | Titanium nonstick coating, Thermo-Spot heat indicato
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| Product line | Products | Owner ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen & Dining | 19 | Highly rated |
| Outdoor Recreation | 1 | Highly rated |
T-fal customer service and warranty
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty on cookware, knives, accessories and bakeware source
- Channels
- contact form, retailer for in-store purchases
- Support page
- Official support source
Who makes T-fal
- Owner
- Groupe SEB source
- Country
- France source
- Founded
- 1956 source
- Headquarters
- Rumilly, Haute-Savoie, France source
- Founders
- Marc Grégoire source
- Trademark (USPTO)
- TEFAL (FRANCE); first registered 2000 source
- Made in (recalled products)
- Mexico (1 of 1 recalls)
FAQ
Is T-fal a good brand?
Reliable. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.
How many recalls has T-fal had in the last 3 years?
0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Who owns T-fal?
Groupe SEB.
Who owns the T-fal trademark?
USPTO lists TEFAL (FRANCE) as the owner of the T-fal trademark, first registered 2000.
Where is T-fal based?
Rumilly, Haute-Savoie, France.
When was T-fal founded?
1956.
Where is T-fal from?
T-fal is a company from France, headquartered in Rumilly, Haute-Savoie, France.
Where are T-fal products made?
Recalled T-fal products listed by the CPSC were made in Mexico (1 of 1 recalls).
Has T-fal had product recalls?
Yes. The CPSC lists 3 recalls for T-fal. The most recent, on 1997-03-25: CPSC and T-Fal Corp. Announce Recall of Deep Fryers.
What warranty does T-fal offer?
Limited lifetime warranty on cookware, knives, accessories and bakeware.