Product
Mr. Coffee Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle
Category
Kitchen Appliance
Report number
20250224-81ACD-2147332948
Ownership age
About 3 months to failure (from purchase date when reported)
Failure type
Fire / ignition
Incident narrative
SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250224-81ACD-2147332948. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Mr. Coffee Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle (The product involved in this incident is a Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle, a stainless steel tea kettle designed for boiling water on a stovetop. Below are the specific details: Product Name: Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle Brand: Mr. Coffee (Manufactured by Gibson Homewares) Material: Stainless Steel (with plastic components including handle and lid) Color: Silver (with black plastic handle and lid) Size & Dimensions: Approximately 15.00 x 15.00 x 10.00 inches Purchase Location: Walmart (In-store purchase, late 2024) Intended Use: Heating water for tea or other hot beverages This kettle is a commonly used household product, designed to be placed directly on a stovetop burner to heat water. It features a whistling spout that signals when the water reaches a boiling point. The handle and lid are made of plastic, which in this case, caught fire while the kettle was in use.). Incident: Consumer Product Safety Report Date of Incident: Approx.. February 10, 2025 On approximately February 10th, 2025, while using a Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle (Stainless Steel, Silver, 15.00x15.00x10.00 inches, purchased from Walmart in late 2024), the product caught fire in my kitchen. The plastic components, including the handle and lid, ignited and produced 2-3 foot flames. The fire was extinguished, but the event posed a significant fire hazard and led to exposure to toxic fumes. Details of the Incident What happened that made you want to report? The tea kettle unexpectedly caught fire while boiling water, an action for which it was designed. The plastic handle and lid ignited, producing flames 2-3 feet high. The fire posed a serious risk of property damage and personal injury. Toxic fumes from the burning plastic filled my home, causing lingering health effects. What type of product was being used? Mr. Coffee Stovetop Kettle (Stainless Steel, Silver
Official report number: 20250224-81ACD-2147332948. Search that ID on SaferProducts.gov or match it in the CPSC public database export to verify this record.