CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-03-07

CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets

02114 · Recalled 2002-03-07 · CPSC page

Fondue Set
Fondue Set

Description

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."

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot.

Products

NameModelUnits
Fondue SetAbout 20,000

Parties

Importer
Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill.
Sold at
Retail, including Target, sold the fondue sets, from October 2001 through January 2002, for, $40.

Consumer contact

Contact Trudeau at 1-800-trudeau (800-878-3328) anytime.

Source: CPSC recall 02114. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.

CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets · CPSC Consumer Product Recalls