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Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled July 9, 2009 · CPSC recall 09268 · Tea

Recalled Stainless Steel Tea KettleLids included, and not included, in the recallRecalled Enamel Tea Kettle
Hazard
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles. If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund.
Units
About 142,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Copco Harmony tea kettles. The kettles come in stainless steel brushed and polished finishes and enamel finishes in red, white, black, turquoise, orange, yellow and blue. Copco tea kettles in other styles are not included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles. If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Wilton Industries, Inc. at (800) 794-5866 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.copco.com

Product
Copco Harmony Tea Kettles
Distributed by
Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.
Retailers
Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.
Made in
China · Thailand

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

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