Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 12110 · Feb 16, 2012 · Ganz
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12110
- Date
- Feb 16, 2012
- Company
- Ganz
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Dancing Teapots
- Product type
- Coffee Makers or Teapots
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The teapot's handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled teapots immediately and contact Ganz for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dancing teapots?
Consumers should stop using the recalled teapots immediately and contact Ganz for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The teapot's handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.