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CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles

U.S. CPSCBurnsNov 27, 2001
Recalled Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles
Recalled Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

Ceraflame Inc. has received six reports of tea kettles breaking, though no injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold on

Gourmet stores and specialty catalogs sold these tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through October 200,1 for between $60 and $70.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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