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Name of Product: Capresso Water Kettles

Units: About 15,000

Manufacturer: Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.

Hazard: The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water
and causing severe burn injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: Capresso has received five reports of the handle
detaching from the carafe, including one incident that resulted in a
minor burn from contact with boiling water.

Description: The recalled model "H20 Classic," Cordless Water Kettle has
two parts - a black heating base and a glass kettle with a polished
chrome or a silver handle. Printed in script on the base of the kettle
is "Capresso" and engraved on the bottom of the kettle is "CAPRESSO
INC., Kettle Models 257.01, 258.03, 258.04 for use with Kettle Base
Model 256/258."

Consumer Contact: Call Capresso at (800) 767-3554 between 8 a.m. and 9
p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05268.html