CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles
Recalled September 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05268 · Capresso
Hazard
The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle.
Units
About 15,000
Incidents / injuries
Capresso has received five reports of the handle detaching from the carafe, including one incident that resulted in a minor burn from contact with boiling water.
Description
The recalled model "H20 Classic," Cordless Water Kettle has two parts - a black heating base and a glass kettle with a polished chrome or a silver handle. Printed in script on the base of the kettle is "Capresso" and engraved on the bottom of the kettle is "CAPRESSO INC., Kettle Models 257.01, 258.03, 258.04 for use with Kettle Base Model 256/258."
What to do
Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle.
Contact
Call Capresso at (800) 767-3554 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.capresso.com
Product
Capresso Water Kettles
Manufacturer(s)
Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Retailers
Specialty kitchen stores nationwide, mail order gourmet catalogs, Capresso.com and other Web site retailers such as Amazon.com, between August 2004 and May 2005, for about $70.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →