The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02046·Announced 2001-11-27

Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles Recalled for Bursting Risk

Ceraflame Inc. is recalling about 3,000 ceramic stove top tea kettles because they can break or burst, spilling hot water and posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (burns from hot water) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ceraflame Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles. The recalled kettles are made of ceramic, glazed black, and feature either a brown wooden handle or a ceramic handle of a similar color. The words "Ceraflame" and "Made in Brazil" are stamped on the bottom of the kettles. These products were sold nationwide through gourmet stores and specialty catalogs from October 2000 through October 2001 for between $60 and $70. Tea kettles purchased at Bloomingdale's stores or on QVC are not involved in this recall.

The recall is being conducted because the tea kettles can break or burst during use. This defect can cause hot water to spill, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Ceraflame Inc. has received six reports of tea kettles breaking, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free replacement. Consumers can also call Ceraflame toll-free at (888) 679-5060 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles
Manufacturer
Ceraflame Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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