Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09268 · Jul 9, 2009 · Wilton Industries Inc.
142,000
units affected
142,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09268
- Date
- Jul 9, 2009
- Company
- Wilton Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 142,000
- Product
- Copco Harmony Tea Kettles
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Copco Harmony tea kettles. The kettles come in stainless steel brushed and polished finishes and enamel finishes in red, white, black, turquoise, orange, yellow and blue. Copco tea kettles in other styles are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles. If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled copco harmony tea kettles?
Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles. If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund.
What is the hazard?
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
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.