Glass and Stainless Steel Kettle
Burns Kitchen/cooking accessories Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0154/07 |
| Brand | Marks & Spencer |
| Category | Kitchen/cooking accessories |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Code: T34/07887/1376, Model No 12797, Unique Product Code: 8944559 |
| Published | 16 February 2007 |
Risk Description
Risk of scalding from boiling water. Over a period of time, the handle of the kettle may become detached from the main body of the kettle, creating a possible scalding hazard if the kettle is in use. The handle is plastic and it is the plastic housing within the handle that failed.There were nine complaints from customers reported, of which two complaints mention scalding injuries to three individuals. Hospital treatment was not required in respect of these injuries.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales, recall from consumers and information to consumers by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown