Burnt my hand on a kettle.

Iopu · 13-12-2013 9:26pm #1

I burnt my hand very badly on a kettle. I was reaching for something and brushed against the spout as it had just done boiling. It burnt me very bad. The wound is about 2 inches x 1 inch. It may leave a very bad scar.
Can I seek compensation? Or is there probably a note in the booklet that says "warning hot" that means I have no arguement?

Corkbah · 13-12-2013 9:29pm

Iopu wrote: »

I burnt my hand very badly on a kettle. I was reaching for something and brushed against the spout as it had just done boiling. It burnt me very bad. The wound is about 2 inches x 1 inch. It may leave a very bad scar.
Can I seek compensation? Or is there probably a note in the booklet that says "warning hot" that means I have no arguement?

you burned your hand, your reached for something ….it was YOUR fault … take responsibility for YOUR own actions.

wexie · 13-12-2013 9:31pm

Iopu wrote: »

Or is there probably a note in the booklet that says "warning hot" that means I have no arguement?

It's a device designed specifically for boiling water.
Water boils at 99.98 degrees Celsius. (that's really very hot)

Who would you seek compensation from? The maker of the kettle or the owner of the kettle?

blackbox · 13-12-2013 9:33pm

Who were you thinking you would seek compensation from? Did this injury happen at home?

13-12-2013 9:34pm

Iopu wrote: »

I burnt my hand very badly on a kettle. I was reaching for something and brushed against the spout as it had just done boiling. It burnt me very bad. The wound is about 2 inches x 1 inch. It may leave a very bad scar.
Can I seek compensation? Or is there probably a note in the booklet that says "warning hot" that means I have no arguement?

I'd assume that any kettle would come with a warning that it does indeed boil water, which is in fact hot.

beertons · 13-12-2013 9:35pm

You're hilarious.

The_Pretender · 13-12-2013 9:35pm

Iopu wrote: »

I burnt my hand very badly on a kettle. I was reaching for something and brushed against the spout as it had just done boiling. It burnt me very bad. The wound is about 2 inches x 1 inch. It may leave a very bad scar.
Can I seek compensation? Or is there probably a note in the booklet that says "warning hot" that means I have no arguement?

Are you just trolling?

ron jambo · 13-12-2013 9:36pm

Iopu wrote: »

I burnt my hand very badly on a kettle. I was reaching for something and brushed against the spout as it had just done boiling. It burnt me very bad. The wound is about 2 inches x 1 inch. It may leave a very bad scar.
Can I seek compensation? Or is there probably a note in the booklet that says "warning hot" that means I have no arguement?

Sue the toaster:o

Iopu · 13-12-2013 9:37pm

Yes, it happened at home. But who expects to touch against the kettle and get a massive big scar across there hand afterwards. I am assuming I could not seek compensation since there is probably a warning in the booklet.

Evelyn Cusack · 13-12-2013 9:39pm

It's a fair question and I'd be interested to hear the answer.

I am the victim of a similar incident where I stubbed my toe on the jam of the door and I don't know who to blame, the carpenter or the building supplies store.
I didn't see Any sign on on my wall warning me of the possible danger.

Sparko · 13-12-2013 9:39pm

This can't be serious. You do understand what a kettle does? Be careful of the oven. And fire.

inforfun · 13-12-2013 9:40pm

Compensation for what?
Loss of income from your hand modelling career?

This is a piss take, right?

Right?

beertons · 13-12-2013 9:41pm

Ring the new water company, Irish water. See what they recommend. If they say ice, will you use the water from the same tap you filled the kettle, or will you buy bottled water?

whupdedo · 13-12-2013 9:41pm

Attack the post not the poster, attack the post not the poster, attack the post not the poster...ah **** it sur, you my friend are a ****ing idiot

Ken. · 13-12-2013 9:42pm

In other news 'fire burny'.

Iopu · 13-12-2013 9:42pm

Sparko wrote: »

This can't be serious. You do understand what a kettle does? Be careful of the oven. And fire.

Yes, I do understand what it does. But I did not expect it to leave a deformation in my hand because I brushed against the tip of it. Too soon after it had been on. Does the packaging say, warning don't touch me for an hour at least since I've been on or I'm gonna burn the hand off you?

wexie · 13-12-2013 9:42pm

Iopu wrote: »

Yes, it happened at home. But who expects to touch against the kettle and get a massive big scar across there hand afterwards. I am assuming I could not seek compensation since there is probably a warning in the booklet.

Most people I would have thought.....

Little tip for ya, the same will happen with :

- the oven
- the stove
- the toastiemaker
- hair straighteners
- chainsaws
- power drills

In fact, most electrical and mechanical appliances have the capability of injuring humans in some way.

Iopu · 13-12-2013 9:49pm

wexie wrote: »

Most people I would have thought.....

Little tip for ya, the same will happen with :

- the oven
- the stove
- the toastiemaker
- hair straighteners
- chainsaws
- power drills

In fact, most electrical and mechanical appliances have the capability of injuring humans in some way.

Yes I understand that. But my question is: I go into the kitchen, see the kettle, touch it and get my hand burnt to bits. Can I complain to them. Yes or No? It's a friendly looking appliance that is designed to sit out in the kitchen.
I understand if you say, no I have no case. But don't mock me, I am not dumb.

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy · 13-12-2013 9:53pm

Iopu wrote: »

Yes I understand that. But my question is: I go into the kitchen, see the kettle, touch it and get my hand burnt to bits. Can I complain to them. Yes or No? It's a friendly looking appliance that is designed to sit out in the kitchen.

Nevermind the kettle. You can't post on boards if you're under 13.

BrianBoru00 · 13-12-2013 9:54pm

Iopu wrote: »

Yes I understand that. But my question is: I go into the kitchen, see the kettle, touch it and get my hand burnt to bits. Can I complain to them. Yes or No? It's a friendly looking appliance that is designed to sit out in the kitchen.
I understand if you say, no I have no case. But don't mock me, I am not dumb.

......of course not

wexie · 13-12-2013 9:56pm

Iopu wrote: »

Yes I understand that. But my question is: I go into the kitchen, see the kettle, touch it and get my hand burnt to bits. Can I complain to them. Yes or No? It's a friendly looking appliance that is designed to sit out in the kitchen.

No it's an appliance designed to boil water, so by it's very nature tends to get very hot during (and after) operation.

The same goes for the oven and the stove, so you, as a grownup, should know to be careful touching it as it may be hot.

How do you check the stove is on? Put your hand on it?

As an aside, who was it that used the kettle? You by chance? Did you know it had been on?

Of course you can complain to them, I'd imagine your chances of getting any compensation out of them or twofold, slim and none. Not least because the device is clearly functioning as intended.

Now....had you gone out and bought a kettle specifically advertised as cool to the touch the situation might be different.

But I'm guessing that if that had been the case you'd have mentioned it.

Iopu · 13-12-2013 9:57pm

Johnny Electricity wrote: »

Nevermind the kettle. You can't post on boards if you're under 13.

I wasn't expecting harassment, buts that what I got.

13-12-2013 9:59pm

Iopu wrote: »

Yes I understand that. But my question is: I go into the kitchen, see the kettle, touch it and get my hand burnt to bits. Can I complain to them. Yes or No? It's a friendly looking appliance that is designed to sit out in the kitchen.
I understand if you say, no I have no case. But don't mock me, I am not dumb.

Ok, so being serious for a second, you could only claim compensation if the product was in some way defective, not fit for purpose or there was negligence on the part of the manufacturer.

Now looking at what actually happened. The kettle had just finished boiling according to you. Anybody who has an IQ above 40 and the mental capacity of anything above an infant knows that a kettle's spout will in fact be incredible hot after boiling. They will know to take care and not touch it.

Your carelessness led to you being injured and you are hoping to blame somebody else; grow up.

Iopu · 13-12-2013 9:59pm

wexie wrote: »

No it's an appliance designed to boil water, so by it's very nature tends to get very hot during (and after) operation.

The same goes for the oven and the stove, so you, as a grownup, should know to be careful touching it as it may be hot.

How do you check the stove is on? Put your hand on it?

As an aside, who was it that used the kettle? You by chance? Did you know it had been on?

Of course you can complain to them, I'd imagine your chances of getting any compensation out of them or twofold, slim and none. Not least because the device is clearly functioning as intended.

Now....had you gone out and bought a kettle specifically advertised as cool to the touch the situation might be different.

But I'm guessing that if that had been the case you'd have mentioned it.

Thanks for your reply!

The Royal Scam · 13-12-2013 9:59pm

Blame holy god and his laws of thermodynamics

Gatling · 13-12-2013 10:03pm

Just burned my willy in the sandwich maker I now look like a cross between a burned baguette and a toasted panini ,

Can I sue the wife for buying it and insisting I use it naked

ted1 · 13-12-2013 10:07pm

First sue your parents for creating you, then sue the department of education for not garnishing you with the knowledge that boiling water at atmosphere is actually hot

hullaballoo · 13-12-2013 10:10pm

That'll do.

That'll do.

Burnt my hand on a kettle.

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