Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating Wauffle Titanware 100% Pure Titanium” cutting board following consumer reports that the product may not be solid titanium as advertised, and instead behaves like titanium-coated steel or another ferromagnetic alloy.
Reported Issues
Consumers report multiple red flags inconsistent with solid titanium:
- Grey metallic residue visible when wiping down the board
- Board attracts magnets, which pure titanium should not
- Knives dull faster than on wood or plastic, contrary to “knife-safe” claims
- Surface shows wear inconsistent with “lifetime” durability marketing
- Marketing emphasizes “100% genuine titanium,” “antibacterial,” and “knife-friendly”
These characteristics suggest the board may be coated or plated, not solid titanium.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
If the board is not fully titanium, the claims may support:
- False advertising and material misrepresentation
- Breach of implied warranty of fitness, where metal shedding and knife damage occur
- Unjust enrichment, where consumers paid a premium for nonexistent materials
- Statutory consumer-protection damages, including per-violation penalties
Titanium composition is a material purchasing factor, not a minor marketing flourish.
Signs You May Be Affected
- Purchased a Wauffle Titanware cutting board
- Board attracts magnets or sheds metallic residue
- Experienced accelerated knife dulling
- Purchased within the last two years