CPSC2013-08-20
Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
PT Maspion, of Indonesia
Hazard
Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store, or contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2006 through May 2013 for about $9.
Affected count
About 716,000 in the United States and 1,400 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including five reports of steam traveling up the handle, three reports of hot water spilling from the spout and a report of a hot handle. In addition, four consumers reported the tea kettle base melting onto the stove burner. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Indonesia, China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles
Consumer contact
Wilton Industries toll-free at (866) 255-9237 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Friday or online at www.wilton.com and click on Recalls for more information
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Wilton-Industries-Recalls-Chefmate-Tea-KettlesDon't want to check this manually?
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