Glass Whistle Kettle recall 15-177

Glass Whistle Kettle

Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Glass Whistle Kettle from Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla. on July 9, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

PTKG-4420PTKB-4420

Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PTKG-4420, PTKB-4420.

Why it was recalled

The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The firm received nine reports of incidents, including three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200.

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand: Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.
Recall number: 15-177
Units: About 113,000
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: 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.
Importer: Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.