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CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles

  • Recalled MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles
Name of Product:
MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles
Hazard:

Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
April 30, 2001
Units:

About 24,000

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.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp., of Troy, Mich., is recalling about 24,000 MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles. Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.

Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries.

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.

Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide from October 2000 through March 2001 for about $25 to $30.

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund. 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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund. 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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries.

Sold At:
Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide from October 2000 through March 2001 for about $25 to $30.
Manufactured In:
Thailand
Recall number:
01-138

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