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-2365.
The recalled fondue pots are labeled on the box as model number 82-384. The pots are brushed stainless steel, with a brushed stainless steel fork guide on the rim of the pot. The sets included six black stoneware sauce/condiment bowls and six chrome-plated forks with color-coded tips. There is a black triangular-shaped handle with a center hole on either side 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 name "Trudeau."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2365.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fondue set and contact Trudeau to receive a replacement fondue pot with handles that will not melt or crack, and an incentive gift set of six stoneware fork rests.
✅ 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 Bed, Bath And Beyond Stores Nationwide Sold The Fondue Sets, From August 2001 Through July 2002, For About $20. 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-2365.
Consumers may contact Trudeau at (877) 659-4844 anytime. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.trudeaucorp.com
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Bed, Bath And Beyond Stores Nationwide Sold The Fondue Sets, From August 2001 Through July 2002, For About $20. Recall FAQ
Bed, Bath And Beyond Stores Nationwide Sold The Fondue Sets, From August 2001 Through July 2002, For About $20. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets. The notice was published on March 13, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 45,200 units are potentially affected.