Target Recalls Tea Kettles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 23002 · Oct 6, 2022 · Target
12,800
units affected
12,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23002
- Date
- Oct 6, 2022
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 12,800
- Product
- Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia Tea Kettles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia Tea Kettles. The 1.75 Quart (7 cup capacity) stainless steel tea kettles are white and have a copper-colored stainless steel handle with a wooden grip and a white lid with a wooden knob. The inside of the kettles are brushed stainless steel. Item Number 324-03-7894 is printed on the kettle's hang tag. The bottom of the tea kettle is imprinted with the following information: Hearth & Hand WITH MAGNOLIA STAINLESS STEEL 1.75 QUART (7 CUPS) FOOD SAFE HAND WASH ONLY GAS ELECTRIC STOVE INDIA
What can happen
The paint can chip on the bottom of the recalled kettles, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the handle can break and/or the spout can leak, posing a risk of burn injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the tea kettle by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received 27 reports of incidents with the tea kettles which included the kettles leaking, wobbling/moving on the stovetop while in use, the handle grip breaking off, and the paint chipping/melting on the bottom of the kettle. One consumer reported a fire due to the paint chipping off of the bottom of the kettle. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and www.target.com from July 2021 through October 2021 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hearth & hand™ with magnolia tea kettles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the tea kettle by mail.
What is the hazard?
The paint can chip on the bottom of the recalled kettles, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the handle can break and/or the spout can leak, posing a risk of 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.