CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles
Source: CPSC Recall #02046
Recall Date
2001-11-27
Manufacturer
Ceraflame Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Products Involved
Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles
Hazard
The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free replacement.
Reported Injuries
Ceraflame Inc. has received six reports of tea kettles breaking, though no injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Gourmet stores and specialty catalogs sold these tea kettles nationwide, from October 2000 through October 200,1 for between $60 and $70.
Manufactured In
Brazil
Full Recall Description
The Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles are made of ceramic and are glazed black. The tea kettles have either a brown wooden handle, or a ceramic handle of a similar color to the kettle. The kettles have the words "Ceraflame" and "Made in Brazil" stamped on the bottom. Tea kettles purchased at Bloomingdale's stores or on QVC are not involved in this recall.
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