CPSCGeneral Alert
Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Ha...
Published: July 9, 2015Recall ID: 15177Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle has no markings or etchings on the glass. Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle with a green silicone insert in the handle and a green whistling-stopper lid. Model PTKB-4420 has a black plastic handle with a black silicone insert in the handle and a black whistling-stopper lid. Both models have a ½" metal band around the glass kettle's neck. "Not for dishwasher" is printed in raised letters underneath the lid.
Affected Products
Glass Whistle Kettle
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Epoca-International-Recalls-Glass-Whistling-Kettle |
| Title | Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15177.GreenKettle.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Model PTKG-4420 (Green) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15177.BlackKettle.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model PTKB-4420 (Black) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15177.KettleCharacteristics.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Identifying characteristics on the recalled kettle |
| Hazards › Name | The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received nine reports of incidents, including three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200. |
| Products › Name | Glass Whistle Kettle |
| Products › Type | Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric) |
| Products › Category I D | 68155 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 113,000 |
| Recall I D | 6434 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca International for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores including, Kitchen Collection, Meijer, Peyton Phoenix, Ross Stores, Target and online at amazon.com, primulaproducts.com and target.com from January 2012 through May 2015 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2015-07-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle has no markings or etchings on the glass. Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle with a green silicone insert in the handle and a green whistling-stopper lid. Model PTKB-4420 has a black plastic handle with a black silicone insert in the handle and a black whistling-stopper lid. Both models have a ½" metal band around the glass kettle's neck. "Not for dishwasher" is printed in raised letters underneath the lid. |
| Recall Number | 15177 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Epoca International at (800) 241-7940 anytime or online at www.epoca.com and click on "recalls" in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |