Recall #18-103 · Published February 20, 2018

KitchenAid electric kettles

Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for KitchenAid electric kettles from Co-Win Global Ltd on February 20, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement.

KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle
KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle
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Why it was recalled

The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Whirlpool Corporation has received 79 reports in the U.S. (19 in Canada) of handles separating, including three reports in the US (one in Canada) of minor burn injuries.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Co-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong
Recall number
18-103
Units
About 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold in Canada and 1,600 in Mexico)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard's, Fry's Electronics, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kohl's, Navy Exchange, Target, Williams Sonoma, and other home improvement, home appliance and retail stores and online at Amazon.com as well as other online retailers from September 2013 through February 2018 for about $100 to $120.
Importer
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.

KitchenAid electric kettles

Recall contact information

Whirlpool Corporation at 800-874-0608 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://repair.whirlpool.com for more information.

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