CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
Published: March 7, 2002Recall ID: 02114Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic ring with handles, that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot, can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled fondue pots are blue or white metal and have a black plastic ring that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot. The plastic ring includes two handles that allow for safe usage of the fondue pot. The fondue pot sits on a black, four-legged stand, which houses the burner. The fondue sets were sold under the brand names "Distinction by Trudeau" and "Trudeau Fondue Set."
Affected Products
Fondue Set
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Trudeau-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Fondue-Sets |
| Title | CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_fondue_set.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Fondue Set |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic ring with handles, that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot, can crack during normal heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Trudeau has received 30 reports of plastic rings breaking, including one report of a consumer, who was burned on the hand and reported fire damage to a rug. |
| Products › Name | Fondue Set |
| Products › Type | Fondue Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 1949 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 2105 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot. |
| Importers › Name | Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets, from October 2001 through January 2002, for between $20 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2002-03-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled fondue pots are blue or white metal and have a black plastic ring that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot. The plastic ring includes two handles that allow for safe usage of the fondue pot. The fondue pot sits on a black, four-legged stand, which houses the burner. The fondue sets were sold under the brand names "Distinction by Trudeau" and "Trudeau Fondue Set." |
| Recall Number | 02114 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Trudeau at 1-800-trudeau (800-878-3328) anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-26T00:00:00 |