Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle Recalled by Meyer Corporation, U.S. Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 11059 · Dec 7, 2010 · Meyer Corporation, U.S.
59,000
units affected
59,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11059
- Date
- Dec 7, 2010
- Company
- Meyer Corporation, U.S.
- Units affected
- 59,000
- Product
- Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle
- Product type
- Coffee Makers or Teapots
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rachael ray™ brand two quart teakettle?
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.
What is the hazard?
Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.
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.