CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets

Recalled March 13, 2003 · CPSC recall 03094 · Trudeau

Recalled "Trudeau" fondue pot (sold as part of a 17-piece set)

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.

Units

About 45,200

Incidents / 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.

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."

What to do

Contact

Consumers may contact Trudeau at (877) 659-4844 anytime. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.trudeaucorp.com

Product

Trudeau fondue pots (sold as part of a 17-piece set)

Distributed by

Trudeau Corp., of Woodridge, Ill.

Retailers

Bed, Bath and Beyond stores nationwide sold the fondue sets, from August 2001 through July 2002, for about $20.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →