Updated 2026-11-01

Is T-fal a good brand?

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Reliable

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

T-fal makes kitchen and dining products, including nonstick cookware sets, fryers and bakeware, and Amazon owners rate its products highly. USPTO lists TEFAL (FRANCE) as the trademark owner; parent company Groupe SEB owns the brand. The CPSC lists 3 recalls, none in the last three years. T-fal offers a limited lifetime warranty on cookware, knives, accessories and bakeware.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

Too few reviews

2 reviews, not enough to rate. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Falling

Monthly Google searches for “t fal” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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Tefal Ingenio L897SJ04 20-Piece Cookware Set, Frying Pans, Pans, Wok, Saute Pan, Lids, Removable Handles, Induction, Stainless Steel, Dishwa

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Tefal Ingenio Cerabright 11 Piece Cookware Set Space Saving | Removable handle, stackable design, suitable for induction cookers, ceramic no

Tefal Ingenio Cerabright 11 Piece Cookware Set Space Saving | Removable handle, stackable design, suitable for induction cookers, ceramic no

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Maharaja Cast Iron Karahi 26cm with Glass lid, Cool Touch Handle, Induction Safe, Black

Maharaja Cast Iron Karahi 26cm with Glass lid, Cool Touch Handle, Induction Safe, Black

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T-Fal Gourmet Stainless Steel with Ceramic, 8.5 inch and 11 inch

T-Fal Gourmet Stainless Steel with Ceramic, 8.5 inch and 11 inch

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What owners say about T-fal

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

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…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-08-15

T-fal recalls

  1. 1997
  2. 1997-03-25Fryers. Burn - Not Fire-Related Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
  3. 1995
  4. 1995-07-25Toasters/Toaster Ovens. Fire & Fire-Related Burn Incidents: not stated CPSC notice
Show 1 earlier recall (1989)
  1. 1989
  2. 1989-02-28Fryers. Incidents: not stated CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming T-fal found in federal court records.

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Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Pots and Pans Set 17 Piece, Nonstick Cookware Set with Fry Pan, Saucepans, Saute-Pan, Gr

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

Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Pots and Pans Set, 14-Piece, Onyx | Titanium nonstick coating, Thermo-Spot heat indicato

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Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set, 2-Pack, 10,12 in, Onyx

Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set, 2-Pack, 10,12 in, Onyx

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Signature Nonstick Pots and Pans Set 12 Piece, Oven Broiler Safe 350F, Kitchen Cookware Set w/Fry Pans, Saucepans, Saute

Signature Nonstick Pots and Pans Set 12 Piece, Oven Broiler Safe 350F, Kitchen Cookware Set w/Fry Pans, Saucepans, Saute

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SHACOS Round Braided Placemats Set of 4 Washable Place Mats for Dining Tables 15 inch Non Slip Kitchen Table Mats (Beige

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T-fal customer service and warranty

Warranty
Stated on the official page: Limited lifetime warranty on cookware, knives, accessories and bakeware. Terms vary by product. Official warranty page
Channels
contact form, retailer for in-store purchases
Support page
Official support source

Who makes T-fal

Company
Tefal source
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 1961 source
Made in (recalled products)
Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)

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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?

T-fal is owned by Groupe SEB. USPTO lists TEFAL (France) as the owner of the T-fal trademark.

Who makes T-fal?

The T-fal brand belongs to Groupe SEB. CPSC recall records show T-fal products made in Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

Where is T-fal from?

T-fal is a company from France, headquartered in Rumilly, Haute-Savoie, France.

Where is T-fal based?

Rumilly, Haute-Savoie, France.

When was T-fal founded?

1956.

Where are T-fal products made?

Recalled T-fal products listed by the CPSC were made in Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

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.

How do I contact T-fal customer service?

T-fal customer service can be reached through the official support page https://www.t-fal.com/customer-service.

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How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

T-fal: owner satisfaction High + safety record Clean = Reliable

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