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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Cookware

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

Agency Publication Date: July 9, 2015
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Summary

Epoca International is recalling approximately 113,000 Primula Borosilicate two-quart clear glass whistling kettles because the glass vessel can break when heated. This defect causes hot contents to spill, creating a danger of cuts and burns for consumers. The firm has received nine reports of these kettles breaking, resulting in three injuries and property damage. The affected products were sold at major retailers including Target, Meijer, Ross, and online at Amazon from January 2012 through May 2015 for about $15.

Risk

The bottom of the glass kettle can shatter during heating, which causes boiling water and glass fragments to spill out onto the user, posing serious laceration and thermal burn hazards. Nine incidents have been reported, including three injuries.

What You Should Do

  1. Stop using the Primula Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle immediately.
  2. Check your kettle for identifying features: the glass has no markings or etchings, and there is a 1/2-inch metal band around the neck. Look under the lid for the words 'Not for dishwasher' printed in raised letters.
  3. Identify your model by the handle and lid color: Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle and whistling-stopper lid, while Model PTKB-4420 has a black plastic handle and whistling-stopper lid.
  4. Return the product to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund.
  5. Alternatively, contact Epoca International at 800-241-7940 anytime or visit www.epoca.com and click 'recalls' for instructions on how to return the product directly to the manufacturer for a full refund.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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.

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 homepage for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Primula Borosilicate Glass Whistle Kettle, Green (2-quart)
Model:
PTKG-4420
Date Ranges: January 2012 - May 2015
Product: Primula Borosilicate Glass Whistle Kettle, Black (2-quart)
Model:
PTKB-4420
Date Ranges: January 2012 - May 2015

Product Images

Model PTKG-4420 (Green)

Model PTKG-4420 (Green)

Model PTKB-4420 (Black)

Model PTKB-4420 (Black)

Identifying characteristics on the recalled kettle

Identifying characteristics on the recalled kettle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15177
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 113,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.
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 homepage for more information.
Agency Last Updated: July 9, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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