The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15177·Announced 2015-07-09

Epoca Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

Epoca International is recalling about 113,000 glass whistling kettles because the bottom can break when heated, posing laceration and burn risks.

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 (glass breaking causing burns/lacerations) where injuries have been reported (3 injuries), but no deaths or severe injuries are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' criteria for injury reports without critical severity.

Plain-English summary

Epoca International, Inc. is recalling about 113,000 units of the Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle. The recall involves two models: PTKG-4420 (green) and PTKB-4420 (black). These kettles were sold at retail stores including Kitchen Collection, Meijer, Peyton Phoenix, Ross Stores, and Target, as well as online at amazon.com, primulaproducts.com, and target.com from January 2012 through May 2015 for about $15.

The bottom portion of the glass vessel can break when heated, causing the contents to spill. This poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers. The firm received nine reports of incidents, including three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca International for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Epoca International at (800) 241-7940 anytime or online at www.epoca.com.

The recalled product

Product
Glass Whistle Kettle
Manufacturer
Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
113,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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