Recalls / 2013-08-20
Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
13269 · Recalled 2013-08-20 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold with a black enamel finish and a solid black resin handle. The Chefmate logo is stamped on the bottom of the aluminum tea kettle.
Hazards
Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.
Reported injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including five reports of steam traveling up the handle, three reports of hot water spilling from the spout and a report of a hot handle. In addition, four consumers reported the tea kettle base melting onto the stove burner. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store, or contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles | About 716,000 in the United States and 1,400 in Canada |
Parties
- Manufacturers
- PT Maspion, Shanghai Xiang Mao Stainless Steel
- Importer
- Wilton Industries Inc., Woodridge, Ill.
- Made in
- Indonesia, China
- Sold at
- Target, online at Target.com
Consumer contact
Wilton Industries toll-free at (866) 255-9237 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Friday or online at www.wilton.com and click on Recalls for more information
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Source: CPSC recall 13269. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.