CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® Brand Tea Kettles
CPSC recall 01138. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Boiling water can be expelled from the kettle's spout, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to any Kmart store for a refund.
CPSC recall 01138 has the recall date 30 Apr 2001. The notice names the firm Kmart. The recall has about 24,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles.
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| Incidents and injuries | Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 24,000 |
| Description | The recalled tea kettles were sold under the MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY brand name, and are stainless steel or white, sage, or slate colored porcelain. The words, "MSE Thailand" are printed on the knob attached to the lid of the kettle. |
| Product | MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY® brand tea kettles, About 24,000, Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Sold at | Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for about $25 to $30. |
| Importer | Kmart Corp |
| Made in | Thailand |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 24,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Kmart
- 32
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2005 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Set Sold Exclusively at Kmart |
| 21 Jul 2004 | CPSC, Kmart Corporation Announce Recall of Pool Pump Water Guns |
| 22 Jun 2004 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Rompers |
| 18 May 2004 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday® Safety Matches |
| 26 Dec 2002 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Vehicles |
| 8 Aug 2000 | CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Children's Swim Masks |
| 17 Apr 2000 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Lamps |
| 23 Dec 1998 | Angel Tree-Top Ornament Recalled by Kmart |
| 8 Oct 1998 | CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats |
| 13 Aug 1998 | Inflatable Kiddie Boats Recalled by Kmart |
| 5 Jan 1998 | Glide Rides Recalled by Hedstrom |
| 26 Nov 1997 | Gables Patio Rocking Chairs Recalled by Kmart |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01138The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01138. https://recallregister.com/product/783-cpsc-kmart-corp-announce-recall-of-martha-stewart-everyday-brand-tea-k/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 01138 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart has received 14 reports of boiling water being expelled, resulting in three minor burn injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart sold the tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through March 2001, for about $25 to $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01138?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 24,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Thailand