Ganz · Recalled
Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard
The teapot's handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,100 in the United States and 170 in Canada
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots that measure about 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide are included in this recall. Recalled teapots have SKU number "ER19252" and UPC "661371626062" printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot. They were sold in the following colors: blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and black.
The file
- Sold at
- Tea and coffee specialty stores, gift stores, drug stores, kitchen supply stores, hospital gift shops and other retailers nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $30.
- Product type
- Coffee Makers or Teapots
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Ganz U.S.A. LLC, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled teapots immediately and contact Ganz for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ganz.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 FEB 16 2012; last revised APR 15 2016.
