Safety regulator, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Recall 01138 · Apr 30, 2001 · Kmart Corp.
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01138
- Date
- Apr 30, 2001
- Company
- Kmart Corp.
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled tea kettles were sold under the MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY brand name, and are stainless steel or white, sage, or slate colored porcelain. The words, "MSE Thailand" are printed on the knob attached to the lid of the kettle.
What can happen
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries.
- Sold at
- Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for about $25 to $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled martha stewart everyday® brand tea kettles?
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting 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.