Trudeau Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
The plastic ring with handles, that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot, can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 20,000
- Reports
- 30
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled fondue pots are blue or white metal and have a black plastic ring that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot. The plastic ring includes two handles that allow for safe usage of the fondue pot. The fondue pot sits on a black, four-legged stand, which houses the burner. The fondue sets were sold under the brand names "Distinction by Trudeau" and "Trudeau Fondue Set."
The file
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets, from October 2001 through January 2002, for between $20 and $40.
- Product type
- Fondue Sets
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill.
Incident log
Trudeau has received 30 reports of plastic rings breaking, including one report of a consumer, who was burned on the hand and reported fire damage to a rug.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot.
Contact Trudeau at 1-800-trudeau (800-878-3328) anytime.
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 MAR 07 2002; last revised AUG 26 2025.