CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles

The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Recall #: 02046
Affected scope: About 3,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The Ceraflame Ceramic Stove Top Tea Kettles are made of ceramic and are glazed black. The….

CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 27, 2001. Reason: The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store wh…. Verify recall #02046 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to c….

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agency class: November 27, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02046 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02046
Date reported	November 27, 2001
Date initiated	November 27, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 3,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free repla…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these tea kettles immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 27, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02046.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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