Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 09268 · announced July 9, 2009 · Wilton Industries · 142,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Copco Harmony tea kettles. The kettles come in stainless steel brushed and polished finishes and enamel finishes in red, white, black, turquoise, orange, yellow and blue. Copco tea kettles in other styles are not included in the recall.
The hazard
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.