CPSC recall · Reported July 9, 2015
Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
The CPSC recalled The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle has no markings or etchings ….
Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 9, 2015. Reason: The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and bu…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the p…. Verify recall #15177 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and bu….
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- agency class
- July 9, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15177 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.
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Product description
The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle has no markings or etchings on the glass. Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle with a green silicone insert in the handle and a green whistling-stopper lid. Model PTKB-4420 has a black plastic handle with a black silicone insert in the handle and a black whistling-stopper lid. Both models have a ½" metal band around the glass kettle's neck. "Not for dishwasher" is printed in raised letters underneath the lid.
Reason for recall
The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca International for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15177 |
| Date reported | July 9, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 9, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 113,000 |
| 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 the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca …
- Check the recall number (15177) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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