Safety regulator, Calphalon Corp. Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Kettles
Recall 02106 · Feb 21, 2002 · Calphalon Corp., Toledo, Ohio
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02106
- Date
- Feb 21, 2002
- Company
- Calphalon Corp., Toledo, Ohio
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Stainless Steel Kettle
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled kettles are stainless steel, have a glass cover, and have the model number 4302, which is located on the bottom of the kettle. The kettles, which can hold 2 quarts of water, also have the name "Calphalon" printed on the glass cover. Kettles that have a green sticker next to the bar code on the bottom of the box contain retrofitted covers and are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The kettle's cover traps steam inside of the kettle, causing an increase in pressure. This forces hot water to rise and escape through the spout, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these kettles immediately, to receive a free replacement cover.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hot water splashed on two adult's hands and an 18-month-old child's scalp.
- Sold at
- Department stores and specialty catalogs nationwide sold these kettles, between October 2001 and January 2002, for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stainless steel kettle?
Consumers should stop using these kettles immediately, to receive a free replacement cover.
What is the hazard?
The kettle's cover traps steam inside of the kettle, causing an increase in pressure. This forces hot water to rise and escape through the spout, posing a serious 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.