CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
Published: April 30, 2001Recall ID: 01138Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled tea kettles were sold under the MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY brand name, and are stainless steel or white, sage, or slate colored porcelain. The words, "MSE Thailand" are printed on the knob attached to the lid of the kettle.
Affected Products
MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kmart-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-MARTHA-STEWART-EVERYDAY-Brand-Tea-Kettles |
| Title | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/martha-kettle.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettle |
| Hazards › Name | Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries. |
| Products › Name | MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles |
| Products › Type | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products › Category I D | 1890 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 783 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for about $25 to $30. |
| Recall Date | 2001-04-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled tea kettles were sold under the MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY brand name, and are stainless steel or white, sage, or slate colored porcelain. The words, "MSE Thailand" are printed on the knob attached to the lid of the kettle. |
| Recall Number | 01138 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can also call Wilton Industries Inc. toll-free at (800) 273-9398 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, to receive a refund or a replacement tea kettle. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |