CPSC2009-07-09
Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.
Hazard
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles. If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund.
Sold at
Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.
Affected count
About 142,000
Injuries reported
The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.
Manufactured in
China, Thailand
Products
Copco Harmony Tea Kettles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Wilton Industries, Inc. at (800) 794-5866 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.copco.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Tea-Kettles-Recalled-by-Wilton-Industries-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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