Copco Eclipse 2.0 Quart Teakettle, Brushed Stainless Steel

 (3 customer reviews)

I really liked the design of this kettle. I wanted one that whistles and had an easy to use handle for opening (I don't like the ones that open on their own when tilted). Unfortunately, a plastic piece on the spout broke within two weeks of purchase. I can't find any warranty information on the Copco website, but I'm going to call the place I bought it to find out if I can exchange or get store credit because of the short time frame. I'm not sure if it was just a defective item or if all of them are subject to break so quickly.

I purchased two of these kettles for my sisters because I have one and loved it because the handle doesn,t get hot but when I recieved them one had a broken handel and had to return it. The other one just melted the cap of th whistle I would not buy this product on line again as you don,t know that you are buying defects it is best to buy them in a store where you have some knd of protection fron defective items.

The lid's handle is fastened with screws that rust. Other models have not only lid handles but also the main handles held on with screws that rust. The tea kettle has a great shape, is easy to use, has a whistle to warn that the water is boiling, and is well-balanced when it contains water -- it's what we needed. BUT this tea kettle (and several other Copco models, including an enameled one that my daughter has) develop rust that is dangerous and a health hazard. The main handle could come off while the kettle is filled with boiling water. There were bits of rusted metal floating in the water when I opened the kettle to refill it. Only now did we read the instructions that say: "Empty tea kettle of excess water after each use and wipe dry." REALLY!?! Dry the inside of a tea kettle after each use?