Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots

Washington, DC: Williams-Sonoma is recalling about 28,000 hot chocolate pots sold throughout the US and a further 700 sold in Canada, because the handle of the hot chocolate pot can break off during use, posing burn and laceration hazards.

The firm has received 28 reports of handles breaking off of the pots, including eight reports of injuries involving minor burns or cuts.

This recall involves the Whirly Whip hot chocolate pots sold individually as item number 2981454 or 4986535, and as part of the Whirly Whip hot chocolate pot gift set item number 3021714. The item number can be found on the product' box, below the bar code. The pot is made of white porcelain and has a red handle. The lid has a red knob and a frother attached to the underside of the lid knob.

Williams-Sonoma stores nationwide, online at www.williams-sonoma.com and through Williams-Sonoma catalogs from October 2010 through January 2011 for between $30 and $40.

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Published on Apr-6-11