The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18103·Announced 2018-02-20

Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Handle Burn Hazard

Whirlpool is recalling KitchenAid electric kettles because the handle can separate, causing hot liquid to spill and posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where minor injuries have been reported, but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Whirlpool Corporation is recalling approximately 40,200 KitchenAid 1.7-liter electric kettles in the United States due to a burn hazard. The recall also covers 47,300 units sold in Canada and 1,600 in Mexico. The kettles were sold in stainless steel, red, black, white, liquid graphite, and cocoa silver between September 2013 and February 2018 for approximately $100 to $120. They were sold at retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard's, Fry's Electronics, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kohl's, Navy Exchange, Target, Williams Sonoma, and online at Amazon.com.

The hazard exists because the handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill. Whirlpool has received 79 reports in the U.S. and 19 in Canada of handles separating. This includes three reports of minor burn injuries in the U.S. and one in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the kettle. A complete list of affected model and serial numbers is available on Whirlpool's website at http://repair.whirlpool.com. Consumers can contact Whirlpool at 800-874-0608 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
KitchenAid electric kettles
Manufacturer
Co-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
40,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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