Wilton Recalls Chefmate Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard
Wilton Industries is recalling Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold at Target because steam can travel up the handle or water can spill, 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 not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Wilton Industries is recalling Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles with a black enamel finish and solid black resin handle. The recall involves approximately 716,000 units sold in the United States and 1,400 units in Canada. These kettles were sold exclusively at Target stores and online from January 2006 through May 2013 for about $9. The kettles were manufactured by PT Maspion in Indonesia and Shanghai Xiang Mao Stainless Steel in China.
The recall was issued due to a burn hazard. Steam can travel up the handle, or hot water can spill from the spout, potentially burning consumers. Additionally, leaking steam can prevent the kettle from whistling, and if the water completely evaporates, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove, creating a further burn risk. The company has received 13 incident reports, including five for steam traveling up the handle, three for hot water spilling, one for a hot handle, and four for the base melting onto the stove burner. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles. They can return the product to any Target store for a full refund or contact Wilton Industries toll-free at (866) 255-9237 for a refund. The company is available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles
- Manufacturer
- PT Maspion, of Indonesia
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 716,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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