CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles
Published: September 13, 2005Recall ID: 05268Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled model "H20 Classic," Cordless Water Kettle has two parts - a black heating base and a glass kettle with a polished chrome or a silver handle. Printed in script on the base of the kettle is "Capresso" and engraved on the bottom of the kettle is "CAPRESSO INC., Kettle Models 257.01, 258.03, 258.04 for use with Kettle Base Model 256/258."
Affected Products
Capresso Water Kettles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Capresso-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Kettles- |
| Title | CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bc705234fe614cc6967508eabdfbc3a6.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Water Kettle |
| Hazards › Name | The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Capresso has received five reports of the handle detaching from the carafe, including one incident that resulted in a minor burn from contact with boiling water. |
| Products › Name | Capresso Water Kettles |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 3015 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty kitchen stores nationwide, mail order gourmet catalogs, Capresso.com and other Web site retailers such as Amazon.com, between August 2004 and May 2005, for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2005-09-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled model "H20 Classic," Cordless Water Kettle has two parts - a black heating base and a glass kettle with a polished chrome or a silver handle. Printed in script on the base of the kettle is "Capresso" and engraved on the bottom of the kettle is "CAPRESSO INC., Kettle Models 257.01, 258.03, 258.04 for use with Kettle Base Model 256/258." |
| Recall Number | 05268 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Capresso at (800) 767-3554 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.capresso.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |