Recall: Target Recalls Tea Kettles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Description: This recall involves Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia Tea Kettles. The 1.75 Quart (7 cup capacity) stainless steel tea kettles are white and have a copper-colored stainless steel handle with a wooden grip and a white lid with a wooden knob. The inside of the kettles are brushed stainless steel. Item Number 324-03-7894 is printed on the kettle's hang tag. The bottom of the tea kettle is imprinted with the following information: Hearth & Hand WITH MAGNOLIA STAINLESS STEEL 1.75 QUART (7 CUPS) FOOD SAFE HAND WASH ONLY GAS ELECTRIC STOVE INDIA

Name of product: Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia Tea Kettles

Units: About 12,800

Manufacturer: Wazir Chand and Co Pvt Ltd, of Moradabad, India

Hazard: The paint can chip on the bottom of the recalled kettles, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the handle can break and/or the spout can leak, posing a risk of burn injuries.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea kettles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the tea kettle by mail.

Recall date: October 06, 2022

Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 27 reports of incidents with the tea kettles which included the kettles leaking, wobbling/moving on the stovetop while in use, the handle grip breaking off, and the paint chipping/melting on the bottom of the kettle. One consumer reported a fire due to the paint chipping off of the bottom of the kettle. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Target stores nationwide and www.target.com from July 2021 through October 2021 for about $35.

Importers: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Manufactured in: India

Consumer contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily or online at https://help.target.com or at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then on "Home Goods" for more information. Consumers can also click the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.

Recall number: 23-002