CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-03-07). Hazards: fire, burn. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02114 |
| Published | 2002-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-26 |
| Product category | Fondue Sets |
| Products | Fondue Set |
| Firm named in the title | Trudeau Corp. |
| Firms | Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Retail stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets, from October 2001 through January 2002, for between $20 and $40. |
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."
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot.
Incidents and 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.
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