CPSC2022-10-06
Target Recalls Tea Kettles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Wazir Chand and Co Pvt Ltd, of Moradabad, India
Hazard
The paint can chip on the bottom of the recalled kettles, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the handle can break and/or the spout can leak, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the tea kettle by mail.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and www.target.com from July 2021 through October 2021 for about $35.
Affected count
About 12,800
Injuries reported
Target has received 27 reports of incidents with the tea kettles which included the kettles leaking, wobbling/moving on the stovetop while in use, the handle grip breaking off, and the paint chipping/melting on the bottom of the kettle. One consumer reported a fire due to the paint chipping off of the bottom of the kettle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia Tea Kettles
Consumer contact
Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online at https://help.target.com or at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then on "Home Goods" for more information. Consumers can also click the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Target-Recalls-Tea-Kettles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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