Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-04-06). Hazards: burn, laceration. About 28,000 units in the US and 700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11189 |
| Published | 2011-04-06 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric) |
| Products | Hot chocolate pots |
| Firm named in the title | Williams-Sonoma |
| Firms | ICI USA, LLC, of Seattle, Wash. (importer); Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 28,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 700 |
| Hazard classes | burn, laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Williams-Sonoma stores nationwide, online at www.williams-sonoma.com and through Williams-Sonoma catalogs from October 2010 through January 2011 for between $30 and $40. |
Description
This recall involves the Whirly Whip hot chocolate pots sold individually as item number 2981454 or 4986535, and as part of the Whirly Whip hot chocolate pot gift set item number 3021714. The item number can be found on the product's box, below the bar code. The pot is made of white porcelain and has a red handle. The lid has a red knob and a frother attached to the underside of the lid knob.
Hazard
The handle of the hot chocolate pot can break off during use, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hot chocolate pots and either return the product to any Williams-Sonoma store or contact Williams-Sonoma for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 28 reports of handles breaking off of the pots, including eight reports of injuries involving minor burns or cuts.
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