OXO's Kettles – The Pressure is On

In 1998, OXO introduced its first Tea Kettle. Safety and practicality were the guiding principles during the development process, and our little Kettle came complete with an innovative steam shield.

Through user feedback, we realized we missed a key consumer insight – that a Tea Kettle, while a practical kitchen tool, is often a centerpiece in the kitchen. Users would leave them out on the stovetop when not in use and some even coordinated their entire kitchen decor around their Kettles. While the steam shield was innovative, it was considered by many to be unsightly (some likened it to the "Flying Nun"!).

In 1999, we corrected the aesthetic flaws to our otherwise safe, practical and well-performing Kettle with the Uplift. The kicker is that all of its elegant aesthetics came as a direct result of making the Uplift safe and easy to use.

OXO Good Grips Uplift Tea Kettle

Fun Fact:

The OXO Uplift Tea Kettle has an iconic shape that has become an instant American classic. It is the most requested OXO item used in propping television and movie sets. Look for it next time you watch "The Big Bang Theory!"

Problems Identified

• Handles on tea kettles are positioned too close to the steam and hot water at the spout, making it uncomfortable while pouring
• Angle of kettle handles combined with weight of filled kettle make it difficult for users to lift and pour without straining wrists
• Fine motor skills required to open kettle trigger to pour hot water; difficult for many older users to maneuver
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  UPC: 719812026602

  EAN: 719812026602

  Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.6 x 8.5 inches

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