Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-08-20 · 13269
Hazards
Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.
Recall
Number
13269
Date
2013-08-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
PT Maspion, of Indonesia; Shanghai Xiang Mao Stainless Steel, of China
Retailer(s)
Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2006 through May 2013 for about $9.
Importer(s)
Wilton Industries Inc., Woodridge, Ill.
Country of manufacture
Indonesia; China
Description
This recall involves Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold with a black enamel finish and a solid black resin handle. The Chefmate logo is stamped on the bottom of the aluminum tea kettle.