Wilton Industries · Recalled
Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
- Units
- About 142,000
- Reports
- 25
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Made in
- China, Thailand
- Recalled by
- Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.
Incident log
The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Wilton Industries, Inc. at (800) 794-5866 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.copco.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 JUL 09 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
