CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
The hazard
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.
Incidents reported: Trudeau has received 30 reports of plastic rings breaking, including one report of a consumer, who was burned on the hand and reported fire damage to a rug.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot.
Contact: Contact Trudeau at 1-800-trudeau (800-878-3328) anytime.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
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."