Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 15177. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 15177 has the recall date 9 Jul 2015. The notice names the firm Epoca International. The recall has about 113,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm received nine reports of incidents, including three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200. |
|---|---|
| Units | 113,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle has no markings or etchings on the glass. Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle with a green silicone insert in the handle and a green whistling-stopper lid. Model PTKB-4420 has a black plastic handle with a black silicone insert in the handle and a black whistling-stopper lid. Both models have a ½" metal band around the glass kettle's neck. "Not for dishwasher" is printed in raised letters underneath the lid. |
| Product | Glass Whistle Kettle, About 113,000, Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric) |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Importer | Epoca International, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Burn
- Hazard: Laceration
- Category: Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric)
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 113,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Epoca International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | Epoca International Recalls Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15177The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15177. https://recallregister.com/product/6434-epoca-international-recalls-glass-whistling-kettle-due-to-laceration-a/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15177 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm received nine reports of incidents, including three injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15177?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15177?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 113,000