CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Why was CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART recalled?
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund. Contact: Consumers can also call Wilton Industries Inc. toll-free at (800) 273-9398 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, to receive a refund or a replacement tea kettle.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles
- Company
- Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 24,000
- Sold at
- Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for about $25 to $30.
- Recall date
- April 30, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled tea kettles were sold under the MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY brand name, and are stainless steel or white, sage, or slate colored porcelain. The words, "MSE Thailand" are printed on the knob attached to the lid of the kettle.