CPSCNovember 27, 2001

CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea

CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles

Why was CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea recalled?

The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free replacement. Contact: Consumers can call Ceraflame toll-free at (888) 679-5060 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at [email protected]

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
Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles
Company
Ceraflame Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 3,000
Sold at
Gourmet stores and specialty catalogs sold these tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through October 200,1 for between $60 and $70.
Recall date
November 27, 2001
Incidents / injuries
Ceraflame Inc. has received six reports of tea kettles breaking, though no injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles are made of ceramic and are glazed black. The tea kettles have either a brown wooden handle, or a ceramic handle of a similar color to the kettle. The kettles have the words "Ceraflame" and "Made in Brazil" stamped on the bottom. Tea kettles purchased at Bloomingdale's stores or on QVC are not involved in this recall.

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