CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-11-27). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02046 |
| Published | 2001-11-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-01 |
| Product category | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products | Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles |
| Firm named in the title | Ceraflame Inc. |
| Firms | Ceraflame Inc., of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Brazil |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Gourmet stores and specialty catalogs sold these tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through October 200,1 for between $60 and $70. |
Description
The Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles are made of ceramic and are glazed black. The tea kettles have either a brown wooden handle, or a ceramic handle of a similar color to the kettle. The kettles have the words "Ceraflame" and "Made in Brazil" stamped on the bottom. Tea kettles purchased at Bloomingdale's stores or on QVC are not involved in this recall.
Hazard
The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Ceraflame Inc. has received six reports of tea kettles breaking, though no injuries have been reported.
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