Trudeau Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
The plastic handles that are attached to the fondue pots can melt and crack during heating on a range top, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 45,200
- Reports
- 13
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled fondue pots are labeled on the box as model number 82-384. The pots are brushed stainless steel, with a brushed stainless steel fork guide on the rim of the pot. The sets included six black stoneware sauce/condiment bowls and six chrome-plated forks with color-coded tips. There is a black triangular-shaped handle with a center hole on either side 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 name "Trudeau."
The file
- Sold at
- Bed, Bath and Beyond stores nationwide sold the fondue sets, from August 2001 through July 2002, for about $20.
- Product type
- Fondue Sets
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Trudeau Corp., of Woodridge, Ill.
Incident log
Trudeau has received 13 reports of the plastic handles breaking or melting, which involve 6 reports of burn injuries to hands, feet, and other body parts.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fondue set and contact Trudeau to receive a replacement fondue pot with handles that will not melt or crack, and an incentive gift set of six stoneware fork rests.
Consumers may contact Trudeau at (877) 659-4844 anytime. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.trudeaucorp.com
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 13 2003; last revised MAY 22 2025.