Target Recalls Tea Kettles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia Tea Kettles

Date of Recall

2022-10-06

CPSC Release Number

23-002

Manufactured In

India

Units

About 12,800

Manufacturer

Wazir Chand and Co Pvt Ltd, of Moradabad, India

Importer

Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sold By

Target stores nationwide and www.target.com from July 2021 through October 2021 for about $35.

Problem/Hazard

The paint can chip on the bottom of the recalled kettles, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the handle can break and/or the spout can leak, posing a risk of burn injuries.

Injuries/Incidents

Target has received 27 reports of incidents with the tea kettles which included the kettles leaking, wobbling/moving on the stovetop while in use, the handle grip breaking off, and the paint chipping/melting on the bottom of the kettle. One consumer reported a fire due to the paint chipping off of the bottom of the kettle. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia Tea Kettles. The 1.75 Quart (7 cup capacity) stainless steel tea kettles are white and have a copper-colored stainless steel handle with a wooden grip and a white lid with a wooden knob. The inside of the kettles are brushed stainless steel. Item Number 324-03-7894 is printed on the kettle's hang tag. The bottom of the tea kettle is imprinted with the following information:

Hearth & Hand

WITH MAGNOLIA

STAINLESS STEEL

1.75 QUART (7 CUPS)

FOOD SAFE • HAND WASH ONLY

GAS ELECTRIC STOVE

INDIA

Remedy

Refund

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