CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-03-07 · 02114
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
02114
Date
2002-03-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fondue Set
Companies
Retailer(s)
Retail stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets, from October 2001 through January 2002, for between $20 and $40.
Importer(s)
Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill.
Description
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."