Glass kettles recalled; 3 people injured

Primula® Borosilicate glass kettles recalled

Thousands of people are being warned to stop using a glass whistling kettle because they could be cut or burned.

Epoca International is recalling about 113,000 Primula® Borosilicate glass kettles. The company says the bottom portion of the glass kettle can break when heated, allowing the contents to spill.

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There are two models. 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.

There have been 9 reported incidents, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Those incidents include three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200.

The two-quart glass kettles were sold at retailers such as Kitchen Collection, Meijer, Ross Stores, and Target.

You can 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 home page for more information.


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