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Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle Recalled by Meyer Corporation, U.S. Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled December 7, 2010 · CPSC recall 11059 · Rachael

Hazard

Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 59,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm received eight complaints regarding the spilling of hot water from the teakettle's spout. Four of the complaints included reports of burn injuries.

Description

The recalled product is a Rachael Ray™ brand two quart teakettle. The teakettle has a stainless steel lid with a black handle and comes in four body colors: orange, blue, green and yellow. The teakettle's spout is opened by pushing forward a small black sliding piece on the teakettle's handle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product. Known consumers were mailed instructions for obtaining a replacement. Consumers should contact the firm to arrange for a replacement teakettle.

Contact

For additional information or to obtain a replacement teakettle, please contact Meyer U.S. at (877) 782-8242 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.meyer.com/rrteakettlerecall

Product

Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle

Manufacturer(s)

Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.

Retailers

The teakettles were sold at a variety of department, housewares and gourmet kitchen stores and at discount and online retailers. The teakettles were sold from December 2008 through October 2010 for between $18 and $40.

Made in

Thailand

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