Recalls / 2003-03-13

CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets

03094 · Recalled 2003-03-13 · CPSC page

Recalled "Trudeau" fondue pot (sold as part of a 17-piece set)

Description

The recalled fondue pots are labeled on the box as model number 82-384. The pots are brushed stainless steel, with a brushed stainless steel fork guide on the rim of the pot. The sets included six black stoneware sauce/condiment bowls and six chrome-plated forks with color-coded tips. There is a black triangular-shaped handle with a center hole on either side 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 name "Trudeau."

Hazards

The plastic handles that are attached to the fondue pots can melt and crack during heating on a range top, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Trudeau has received 13 reports of the plastic handles breaking or melting, which involve 6 reports of burn injuries to hands, feet, and other body parts.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the fondue set and contact Trudeau to receive a replacement fondue pot with handles that will not melt or crack, and an incentive gift set of six stoneware fork rests.

Products

Name	Model	Units
"Trudeau" fondue pots (sold as part of a 17-piece set)		About 45,200

Parties

Distributor: Trudeau Corp., of Woodridge, Ill.
Sold at: Bed, Bath, Beyond sold the fondue sets, from August 2001 through July 2002, for about $20.

Consumer contact

Consumers may contact Trudeau at (877) 659-4844 anytime. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.trudeaucorp.com

Source: CPSC recall 03094. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.