Wilton Industries Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
What was recalled
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.
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.
Made in
Indonesia, China
Where it was sold
- Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from January 2006 through May 2013 for about $9.
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