CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Calphalon Corp. Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Kettles
Published: February 21, 2002Recall ID: 02106Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The kettle's cover traps steam inside of the kettle, causing an increase in pressure. This forces hot water to rise and escape through the spout, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled kettles are stainless steel, have a glass cover, and have the model number 4302, which is located on the bottom of the kettle. The kettles, which can hold 2 quarts of water, also have the name "Calphalon" printed on the glass cover. Kettles that have a green sticker next to the bar code on the bottom of the box contain retrofitted covers and are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Stainless Steel Kettle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Calphalon-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Stainless-Steel-Kettles |
| Title | CPSC, Calphalon Corp. Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Kettles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_stainless_steel_kettle.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Stainless Steel Kettle |
| Hazards › Name | The kettle's cover traps steam inside of the kettle, causing an increase in pressure. This forces hot water to rise and escape through the spout, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Calphalon have received reports of 13 incidents, including three minor burn injuries. Hot water splashed on two adult's hands and an 18-month-old child's scalp. |
| Products › Name | Stainless Steel Kettle |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 2098 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these kettles immediately, to receive a free replacement cover. |
| Importers › Name | Calphalon Corp., Toledo, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and specialty catalogs nationwide sold these kettles, between October 2001 and January 2002, for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2002-02-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled kettles are stainless steel, have a glass cover, and have the model number 4302, which is located on the bottom of the kettle. The kettles, which can hold 2 quarts of water, also have the name "Calphalon" printed on the glass cover. Kettles that have a green sticker next to the bar code on the bottom of the box contain retrofitted covers and are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 02106 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Calphalon at (800) 809-7267 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-21T00:00:00 |