Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle
CPSC Recall #11-059 — December 6, 2010
Product
Rachael Ray™ Brand Two Quart Teakettle
Description
The recalled product is a Rachael Ray™ brand two quart teakettle. The teakettle has a stainless steel lid with a black handle and comes in four body colors: orange, blue, green and yellow. The teakettle's spout is opened by pushing forward a small black sliding piece on the teakettle's handle.
Hazard
Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm received eight complaints regarding the spilling of hot water from the teakettle's spout. Four of the complaints included reports of burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. Known consumers were mailed instructions for obtaining a replacement. Consumers should contact the firm to arrange for a replacement teakettle.
Units Affected
About 59,000
Sold At
The teakettles were sold at a variety of department, housewares and gourmet kitchen stores and at discount and online retailers. The teakettles were sold from December 2008 through October 2010 for between $18 and $40.
Manufacturer
Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.
Manufactured In
Thailand