Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard
Ganz is recalling Dancing Teapots because the handle can become extremely hot, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for a refund.
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 not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Ganz U.S.A. LLC is recalling Dancing Teapots because the handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The recall involves ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots that measure about 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide are included in this recall. Recalled teapots have SKU number "ER19252" and UPC "661371626062" printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot. They were sold in blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, and black.
About 2,100 units were sold in the United States and 170 in Canada. The teapots were sold at tea and coffee specialty stores, gift stores, drug stores, kitchen supply stores, hospital gift shops, and other retailers nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $30. The teapots were manufactured in China.
Ganz has not reported any injuries. Consumers should stop using the recalled teapots immediately and contact Ganz for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ganz.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dancing Teapots
- Manufacturer
- Ganz U.S.A. LLC, of Cheektowaga, N.Y.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Kitchenware
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,100
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (1)
- 661371626062
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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