CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-13 · 05268
Hazards
The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.
Recall
Number
05268
Date
2005-09-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Capresso Water Kettles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Specialty kitchen stores nationwide, mail order gourmet catalogs, Capresso.com and other Web site retailers such as Amazon.com, between August 2004 and May 2005, for about $70.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled model "H20 Classic," Cordless Water Kettle has two parts - a black heating base and a glass kettle with a polished chrome or a silver handle. Printed in script on the base of the kettle is "Capresso" and engraved on the bottom of the kettle is "CAPRESSO INC., Kettle Models 257.01, 258.03, 258.04 for use with Kettle Base Model 256/258."