CPSC2015-07-09
Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.
Hazard
The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca International for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Sold at
Retail stores including, Kitchen Collection, Meijer, Peyton Phoenix, Ross Stores, Target and online at amazon.com, primulaproducts.com and target.com from January 2012 through May 2015 for about $15.
Affected count
About 113,000
Injuries reported
The firm received nine reports of incidents, including three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Glass Whistle Kettle
Consumer contact
Epoca International at (800) 241-7940 anytime or online at www.epoca.com and click on "recalls" in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Epoca-International-Recalls-Glass-Whistling-KettleDon't want to check this manually?
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