CPSC recall 11-059, announced December 7, 2010, covers Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle (about 59,000 units). Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using this product. Recall contact: call (877) 782-8242, or go to www.meyer.com/rrteakettlerecall.
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Which products are included?
The recalled product is a Rachael Ray™ brand two quart teakettle. The teakettle has a stainless steel lid with a black handle and comes in four body colors: orange, blue, green and yellow. The teakettle's spout is opened by pushing forward a small black sliding piece on the teakettle's handle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received eight complaints regarding the spilling of hot water from the teakettle's spout. Four of the complaints included reports of burn injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. Known consumers were mailed instructions for obtaining a replacement. Consumers should contact the firm to arrange for a replacement teakettle.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meyer Corporation, U.S.
- Manufacturer
- Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.
- Product type
- Coffee makers
- Recall number
- 11-059
- Units
- About 59,000
- Manufactured in
- Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- The teakettles were sold at a variety of department, housewares and gourmet kitchen stores and at discount and online retailers. The teakettles were sold from December 2008 through October 2010 for between $18 and $40.
Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle
CPSC product type: Coffee Makers or Teapots
Recall contact information
For additional information or to obtain a replacement teakettle, please contact Meyer U.S. at (877) 782-8242 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.meyer.com/rrteakettlerecall
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