CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.
In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/35033r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/35033r-eng.php
Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
This recall involves Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold with a black enamel finish and a solid black resin handle. The Chefmate logo is stamped on the bottom of the aluminum tea kettle.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store, or contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
Contact Information
Wilton Industries toll-free at (866) 255-9237 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Friday or online at www.wilton.com and click on Recalls for more information
Recall Details
Sold At
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2006 through May 2013 for about $9.
Injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including five reports of steam traveling up the handle, three reports of hot water spilling from the spout and a report of a hot handle. In addition, four consumers reported the tea kettle base melting onto
Manufacturer
Shanghai Xiang Mao Stainless Steel, of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13269
Product Information
Product Name
Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles
Product Type
Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
Number of Units
About 716,000 in the United States and 1,400 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Shanghai Xiang Mao Stainless Steel, of China
Imported By
Wilton Industries Inc., Woodridge, Ill.
Manufactured In
China