CPSC2018-02-20
Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Burn Hazard
Co-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong
Hazard
The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold in Canada and 1,600 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
KitchenAid electric kettles
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Whirlpool-Recalls-KitchenAid-Electric-Kettles-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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