March 7, 2002
Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill., is voluntarily
recalling about 20,000 fondue sets. The plastic ring with handles that is
attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot can crack during normal heating or
cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Trudeau has received 30
reports of plastic rings breaking, including one report of a consumer who was
burned on the hand and reported of fire damage to a rug.
The recalled
fondue pots are blue or white metal and have a black plastic ring that is
attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot. The plastic ring includes two
handles that allow for safe usage of the fondue pot. The fondue pot sits on a
black, four-legged stand, which houses the burner. The fondue sets were sold
under the brand names "Distinction by Trudeau" and "Trudeau Fondue Set." Retail
stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets from October 2001
through January 2002 for between $20 and $40.
Consumers should stop
using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau at (800) 465-8909 anytime
to receive a replacement fondue pot.