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CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets (02114)

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on TargetMar 7, 2002
Fondue Set
Fondue Set

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

Hazard

The plastic ring with handles, that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot, can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot.

Incidents & injuries

Trudeau has received 30 reports of plastic rings breaking, including one report of a consumer, who was burned on the hand and reported fire damage to a rug.

Product description

The recalled fondue pots are blue or white metal and have a black plastic ring that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot. The plastic ring includes two handles that allow for safe usage of the fondue pot. The fondue pot sits on a black, four-legged stand, which houses the burner. The fondue sets were sold under the brand names "Distinction by Trudeau" and "Trudeau Fondue Set."

Sold on

Retail stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets, from October 2001 through January 2002, for between $20 and $40.

Contact the company

Contact Trudeau at 1-800-trudeau (800-878-3328) anytime.

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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