CPSC2005-09-13
CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles
Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Hazard
The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle.
Sold at
Specialty kitchen stores nationwide, mail order gourmet catalogs, Capresso.com and other Web site retailers such as Amazon.com, between August 2004 and May 2005, for about $70.
Affected count
About 15,000
Injuries reported
Capresso has received five reports of the handle detaching from the carafe, including one incident that resulted in a minor burn from contact with boiling water.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Capresso Water Kettles
Consumer contact
Call Capresso at (800) 767-3554 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.capresso.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Capresso-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Kettles-Don't want to check this manually?
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