CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
CPSC recall 02114 · announced March 7, 2002 · Trudeau · 20,000 units affected
The product
The recalled fondue pots are blue or white metal and have a black plastic ring that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot. The plastic ring includes two handles that allow for safe usage of the fondue pot. The fondue pot sits on a black, four-legged stand, which houses the burner. The fondue sets were sold under the brand names "Distinction by Trudeau" and "Trudeau Fondue Set."
The hazard
The plastic ring with handles, that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot, can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Trudeau has received 30 reports of plastic rings breaking, including one report of a consumer, who was burned on the hand and reported fire damage to a rug.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets, from October 2001 through January 2002, for between $20 and $40.
Consumer contact: Contact Trudeau at 1-800-trudeau (800-878-3328) anytime.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.