For Immediate Release<br>
February 21, 2002<br>
Release # 02-106<br>
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson  (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189<br>
Kettle Recall Hotline: (800) 233-0753
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CPSC, Calphalon Corp. Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Kettles
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Calphalon Corp., Toledo, Ohio, is recalling about
13,000 stainless steel kettles.  The kettle's cover traps steam inside
of the kettle causing an increase in pressure.  This forces hot water to
rise and escape through the spout, posing a serious burn hazard to
consumers.
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CPSC and Calphalon have received reports of 13 incidents,
including three minor burn injuries.  Hot water splashed on two adult's
hands and an 18-month-old child's scalp.
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The recalled kettles are stainless steel, have a glass cover, and
have the model number 4302, which is located on the bottom of the
kettle. The kettles, which can hold 2-quarts of water, also have the
name "Calphalon" printed on the glass cover.
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Department stores and specialty catalogs nationwide sold these
kettles between October 2001 and January 2002 for about $40.
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Consumers should stop using these kettles immediately and call
Calphalon at (800) 233-0753 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday to receive a free replacement cover.  For more
information, consumers also can visit the company's website at
www.calphalon.com
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Kettles that have a green sticker next to the bar code on the
bottom of the box contain retrofitted covers and are not included in
this recall.

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