CPSCJuly 9, 2009

Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn

Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard

Why was Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn recalled?

The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these tea kettles. If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Wilton Industries, Inc. at (800) 794-5866 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.copco.com

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
Copco Harmony Tea Kettles
Company
Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.
Quantity
About 142,000
Sold at
Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.
Recall date
July 9, 2009
Incidents / injuries
The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Copco Harmony tea kettles. The kettles come in stainless steel brushed and polished finishes and enamel finishes in red, white, black, turquoise, orange, yellow and blue. Copco tea kettles in other styles are not included in the recall.

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