FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2005
Release #05-268
Firm's Hotline: (800) 767-3554
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Capresso Water Kettles
Units: About 15,000
Manufacturer: Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
Hazard: The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water
and causing severe burn injuries.
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.
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."
Manufactured in: China
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.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the water kettle immediately and
contact Capresso for a free replacement kettle.
Consumer Contact: Call Capresso at (800) 767-3554 between 8 a.m. and 9
p.m. ET Monday through Friday.