Copco Andora 2-1/2-Quart Stainless Steel Teakettle

 (3 customer reviews)

I received this teakettle as a wedding gift 8 months ago. When I took it out of the box I thought "oh, perfect, it matches my new stainless steel appliances, but it felt a little too light to really last and my instinct was right. I use a teakettle everyday and this one just didn't hold up. After a couple of months of use the clapper that closes over the pouring hole melted from the steam. I couldn't believe it, a clapper should be able to withstand very high temperatures. And then just last week the piece that you press down to cause the clapper to open literally broke off of the teakettle. Needless to say, it went out to the garbage and I'm back to using my heavy, reliable, handy-dandy teapot that I bought over 10 years ago.

I received this kettle for Christmas 2004 and it broke within days of being used. The hinge that allows the sliding button on the handle that closes and opens the whistling lid on the spout is made of very thin plastic. Mine seemed to get brittle after just a week's worth of uses (5-10 heat-ups) and it broke. There were small bits of black plastic as evidence and the lid now opens with the button, but must be closed manually. I did email Copco and they did offer to repair/replace it if I had the upc from the box or the receipt, but I had neither since it was a gift. I feel it was my fault that I couldn't return it and I appreciate the offer.

I bought this tea kettle for our family at Christmastime 2 years ago. We use it multiple times per day and have had no problems whatsoever. It has served its purpose and nothing on it has ever broken or given us any signs of weakness or wear. I would recommend it based on our experience.