CPSC2001-04-30
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Hazard
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund.
Sold at
Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for about $25 to $30.
Affected count
About 24,000
Injuries reported
Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles
Consumer contact
Consumers can also call Wilton Industries Inc. toll-free at (800) 273-9398 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, to receive a refund or a replacement tea kettle.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kmart-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-MARTHA-STEWART-EVERYDAY-Brand-Tea-KettlesDon't want to check this manually?
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