CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2105.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2105.
Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact Trudeau, to receive a replacement fondue pot.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Retail Stores Nationwide, Including Target, Sold The Fondue Sets, From October 2001 Through January 2002, For Between $20 And $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2105.
Contact Trudeau at 1-800-trudeau (800-878-3328) anytime.
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Retail Stores Nationwide, Including Target, Sold The Fondue Sets, From October 2001 Through January 2002, For Between $20 And $40. Recall FAQ
Retail Stores Nationwide, Including Target, Sold The Fondue Sets, From October 2001 Through January 2002, For Between $20 And $40. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets. The notice was published on March 7, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 20,000 units are potentially affected.