Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles
Description: This recall involves Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold with a black enamel finish and a solid black resin handle. The Chefmate logo is stamped on the bottom of the aluminum tea kettle. [Learn More]
About 716,000 in the United States and 1,400 in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Chefmate 2-quart tea kettle. Chefmate logo on underside of 2-quart tea kettle
Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 08/20/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1446 |
| Recall Number | 13269 |
| Product Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Hazard | Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard. |
| Injuries | The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including five reports of steam traveling up the handle, three reports of hot water spilling from the spout and a report of a hot handle. In addition, four consumers reported the tea kettle base melting onto the stove burner. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store, or contact Wilton Industries for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Wilton Industries toll-free at (866) 255-9237 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Friday or online at www.wilton.com and click on Recalls for more information |
| Last Updated | 01/26/2015 |
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