Customer Reviews

Copco Velocity Teakettle

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A nice, bright addition to the kitchen. But the instructions are baffling: don't use high heat; wipe the interior clean after each use to avoid rust (in a stainless steel, enameled kettle??), etc. I was alarmed at first but have ignored the warnings without any dire consequences so far. My main complaint is that because the spout is so high on the body and the handle is placed where it is, pouring a full kettle can put a lot of strain on the hand and wrist, especially for those with arthritis or weakness. Time will tell whether the kettle falls apart from my "rough" (i.e., normal) usage.

As a previous reviewer mentioned, the design of the pot puts a lot of weight on the wrist and the hands when pouring out the water. I am not frail exactly, but it is heavy enough that I would have to get a potholder and support the base of the pot when pouring. Other than that I have had no problem with this pot. Or rather didn't have a problem, it got dropped on our hard tile floor and not only did it knock a huge piece of enamel of the pot, it broke part of the handle. It did it's job well enough though, and is attractive enough that I plan on buying another.

I searched online a long time before choosing this teakettle. I wanted one that looked great on my range top and was safe handling. I got what I wanted in this product and more. I am very pleased!!! All my orders through Amazon have been well packed and arrived fast and in excellent condition.

After living with only two reliable Revere kettles in a lifetime, we opted for something more colorful in January 2007. Copco is pretty, but I agree with reviewer that pouring puts pressure on a wrist - problem if you have arthritis. The major problem is that with only one tea drinker in the house, the plastic mechanism in the handle that opens the spout cover broke after only nine months. Seems like a durable body with flimsier plastic in handles. Revere kettle 20 years, Copco less than one. Have email into manufacturer to ask about warranty. Never thought to save receipt on a kettle since mine always lasted for decades. Product description refers to years of use. I'll update after I hear re: warranty.