Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain low-cost glass electric kettles may shatter, detach from their bases, or violently break during or after boiling.
What Consumers Report About the Products
Consumers report their glass kettle unexpectedly fracturing during ordinary household use.
- Some consumers report the kettle launching off their bases moments after boiling.
- Others describe shattered glass spreading across kitchens and ceilings.
- Consumers also report difficulty identifying the true manufacturer because the products are sold under multiple changing brand names.
Many affected products appear to be sold through online marketplaces and discount retailers.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Defective glass appliances may pose laceration, burn, and impact hazards. Kettle manufacturers and sellers may be liable for unsafe product design, manufacturing defects, or inadequate quality-control measures.
Signs You May Be Affected
- Your glass kettle cracked or shattered during use.
- The kettle detached from its base unexpectedly.
- You suffered cuts, burns, or property damage.
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