Tea Kettle (Chefmate) – burn hazard (2013)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles
Brand
PT Maspion, of Indonesia
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
PT Maspion, of Indonesia is recalling Chefmate® 2-Quart Tea Kettles. The hazard is: Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consu. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves Chefmate 2-quart tea kettles sold with a black enamel finish and a solid black resin handle. The Chefmate logo is stamped on the bottom of the aluminum tea kettle.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Steam can travel up the handle, or water can spill from the spout, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. In addition, the leaking steam can cause the kettle to fail to whistle. If water completely evaporates from the kettle, the aluminum bottom can melt onto the stove and pose a burn hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store, or contact Wilton Industries for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026