Safety regulator, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles
Recall 05268 · Sep 13, 2005 · Capresso Inc.
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05268
- Date
- Sep 13, 2005
- Company
- Capresso Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Capresso Water Kettles
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled model "H20 Classic," Cordless Water Kettle has two parts - a black heating base and a glass kettle with a polished chrome or a silver handle. Printed in script on the base of the kettle is "Capresso" and engraved on the bottom of the kettle is "CAPRESSO INC., Kettle Models 257.01, 258.03, 258.04 for use with Kettle Base Model 256/258."
What can happen
The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Capresso has received five reports of the handle detaching from the carafe, including one incident that resulted in a minor burn from contact with boiling water.
- Sold at
- Specialty kitchen stores nationwide, mail order gourmet catalogs, Capresso.com and other Web site retailers such as Amazon.com, between August 2004 and May 2005, for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled capresso water kettles?
Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle.
What is the hazard?
The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.
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.