The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11059·Announced 2010-12-07

Rachael Ray Two Quart Teakettle Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Meyer Corporation is recalling Rachael Ray brand teakettles because hot water can spill and spray during pouring, 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) where injury has been reported (four burn injuries), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif., is recalling about 59,000 Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettles. The recalled teakettles feature a stainless steel lid with a black handle and are available in orange, blue, green, and yellow body colors. The spout is opened by pushing forward a small black sliding piece on the handle.

The recall is due to a burn hazard. Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured. The firm received eight complaints regarding the spilling of hot water from the teakettle's spout, four of which included reports of burn injuries.

The teakettles were sold at department, housewares, and gourmet kitchen stores, as well as discount and online retailers, from December 2008 through October 2010 for between $18 and $40. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Meyer U.S. at (877) 782-8242 or visit www.meyer.com/rrteakettlerecall to arrange for a replacement teakettle.

The recalled product

Product
Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle
Manufacturer
Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
59,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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