Kmart Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 24,000
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for about $25 to $30.
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Made in
- Thailand
- Recalled by
- Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Incident log
Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund.
Consumers can also call Wilton Industries Inc. toll-free at (800) 273-9398 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, to receive a refund or a replacement tea kettle.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 30 2001; last revised FEB 25 2026.