Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
Recall 15177 · Jul 9, 2015 · Epoca International
113,000
units affected
113,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15177
- Date
- Jul 9, 2015
- Company
- Epoca International
- Units affected
- 113,000
- Product
- Glass Whistle Kettle
- Product type
- Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle has no markings or etchings on the glass. Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle with a green silicone insert in the handle and a green whistling-stopper lid. Model PTKB-4420 has a black plastic handle with a black silicone insert in the handle and a black whistling-stopper lid. Both models have a ½" metal band around the glass kettle's neck. "Not for dishwasher" is printed in raised letters underneath the lid.
What can happen
The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca International for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received nine reports of incidents, including three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200.
- Sold at
- Retail stores including, Kitchen Collection, Meijer, Peyton Phoenix, Ross Stores, Target and online at amazon.com, primulaproducts.com and target.com from January 2012 through May 2015 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass whistle kettle?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca International for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.