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Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled February 16, 2012 · CPSC recall 12110 · Ganz

Hazard

The teapot's handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,100 in the United States and 170 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots that measure about 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide are included in this recall. Recalled teapots have SKU number "ER19252" and UPC "661371626062" printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot. They were sold in the following colors: blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and black.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled teapots immediately and contact Ganz for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ganz.com

Product

Dancing Teapots

Imported by

Ganz U.S.A. LLC, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.

Retailers

Tea and coffee specialty stores, gift stores, drug stores, kitchen supply stores, hospital gift shops and other retailers nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $30.

Made in

China

UPC

661371626062

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