The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01138·Announced 2001-04-30

Kmart Recalls Martha Stewart Everyday Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard

Kmart is recalling approximately 24,000 Martha Stewart Everyday brand tea kettles because boiling water can be expelled from the spout, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) with reported minor injuries, fitting the High severity criteria for products where injury has been reported but is not severe or life-threatening.

Plain-English summary

Kmart Corp. is recalling approximately 24,000 MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles. The recalled kettles are made of stainless steel or white, sage, or slate colored porcelain and feature the words "MSE Thailand" printed on the lid knob. These products were sold nationwide at Kmart stores from October 2000 through March 2001 for approximately $25 to $30.

The recall is being issued because boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers. Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, which resulted in three minor burn injuries.

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately. They can return the kettles to any Kmart store for a refund or call Wilton Industries Inc. toll-free at (800) 273-9398 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, to receive a refund or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles
Manufacturer
Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
24,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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