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CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles

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Name of Product:
Capresso Water Kettles
Hazard:

The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
September 13, 2005
Units:

About 15,000

Consumer Contact

Call Capresso at (800) 767-3554 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.capresso.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled model "H20 Classic," Cordless Water Kettle has two parts - a black heating base and a glass kettle with a polished chrome or a silver handle. Printed in script on the base of the kettle is "Capresso" and engraved on the bottom of the kettle is "CAPRESSO INC., Kettle Models 257.01, 258.03, 258.04 for use with Kettle Base Model 256/258."

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle.

 

Incidents/Injuries:

Capresso has received five reports of the handle detaching from the carafe, including one incident that resulted in a minor burn from contact with boiling water.

Sold At:
Specialty kitchen stores nationwide, mail order gourmet catalogs, Capresso.com and other Web site retailers such as Amazon.com between August 2004 and May 2005 for about $70.
Manufacturer(s):
Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Recall number:
05-268

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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