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Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsJul 9, 2009
Recalled Stainless Steel Tea Kettle
Recalled Stainless Steel Tea Kettle
Lids included, and not included, in the recall
Lids included, and not included, in the recall
Recalled Enamel Tea Kettle
Recalled Enamel Tea Kettle

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Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

The firm is aware of 25 incidents of the lid coming loose. Second-degree burns to hands and fingers have been reported.

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.

Sold on

Retailers nationwide from March 2006 through June 2009 for about $30.

Contact the company

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 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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