Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-09). Hazards: burn. About 142,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`09268`
Published	2009-07-09
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Products	Copco Harmony Tea Kettles
Firm named in the title	Wilton Industries
Firms	Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill. (distributor)
Manufactured in	China, Thailand
Units (US)	142,000
Hazard classes	burn
Remedy classes	refund, replace, stop use
Sold	Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.

Description

This recall involves the Copco Harmony tea kettles. The kettles come in stainless steel brushed and polished finishes and enamel finishes in red, white, black, turquoise, orange, yellow and blue. Copco tea kettles in other styles are not included in the recall.

Hazard

The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles. If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund.

Incidents and injuries

The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.

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