CPSCGeneral Alert
Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard
Published: February 16, 2012Recall ID: 12110Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The teapot's handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots that measure about 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide are included in this recall. Recalled teapots have SKU number "ER19252" and UPC "661371626062" printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot. They were sold in the following colors: blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and black.
Affected Products
Dancing Teapots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ganz-Recalls-Dancing-Teapots-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Ganz Recalls Dancing Teapots Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12110.12110a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12110.12110b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12110.12110c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The teapot's handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Dancing Teapots |
| Products › Type | Coffee Makers or Teapots |
| Products › Category I D | 68110 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 in the United States and 170 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 983 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled teapots immediately and contact Ganz for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Ganz U.S.A. LLC, of Cheektowaga, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Tea and coffee specialty stores, gift stores, drug stores, kitchen supply stores, hospital gift shops and other retailers nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2012-02-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots that measure about 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide are included in this recall. Recalled teapots have SKU number "ER19252" and UPC "661371626062" printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot. They were sold in the following colors: blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and black. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 661371626062 |
| Recall Number | 12110 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12015r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ganz.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |