Continuum Recalls Lenox Tea Kettles Due to Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #20107
Recall Date
2020-04-08
Manufacturer
Continuum Sales & Marketing Corp., of Port Washington, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 56,000
Products Involved
Lenox 2.5 Quart Tea Kettles
Hazard
The tea kettles can expel hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and contact Continuum for a full refund if proof of purchase is available. If not, consumers will be entitled to a refund of $29.99.
Reported Injuries
Continuum has received 14 reports of tea kettles expelling hot water through the top, including four reports of burn injuries, some of them severe.
Sold At
Burlington, HomeGoods, Home Sense, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Winners stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2017 for between $30 and $50.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Continuum's Lenox-branded 2.5 Quart Whistling Stainless Steel Tea Kettle with a three-layered bottom. The tea kettles were sold in a variety of colors, including blue, red, silver, and gold. They have a stainless steel flat bottom that measures approximately 7" in diameter and has a bent edge that extends approximately 1" beyond the flat portion of the bottom. The brand name Lenox is written on the sides and the bottom of the kettle.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28