CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-03-13). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 82-384. About 45,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03094 |
| Published | 2003-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-22 |
| Product category | Fondue Sets |
| Products | Trudeau fondue pots (sold as part of a 17-piece set) |
| Firm named in the title | Trudeau Corp. |
| Firms | Trudeau Corp., of Woodridge, Ill. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 45,200 |
| Model numbers | 82-384 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bed, Bath and Beyond stores nationwide sold the fondue sets, from August 2001 through July 2002, for about $20. |
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."
Hazard
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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