CPSC, Calphalon Corp. Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Kettles
CPSC recall 02106. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these kettles immediately, to receive a free replacement cover.
CPSC recall 02106 has the recall date 21 Feb 2002. The notice names the firm Calphalon Corp., Toledo, Ohio. The recall has about 13,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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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| Units | 13,000 |
| Description | 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. 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. |
| Product | Stainless Steel Kettle, About 13,000, Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Sold at | Department stores and specialty catalogs nationwide sold these kettles, between October 2001 and January 2002, for about $40. |
| Importer | Calphalon Corp., Toledo, Ohio |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Calphalon Corp., Toledo, Ohio
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02106The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02106. https://recallregister.com/product/2098-cpsc-calphalon-corp-announce-recall-of-stainless-steel-kettles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02106 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department stores and specialty catalogs nationwide sold these kettles, between October 2001 and January 2002, for about $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02106?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 13,000