Recalls / 2018-02-20

Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Burn Hazard

18103 · Recalled 2018-02-20 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettles. The kettles were sold in stainless steel, red, black, white, liquid graphite and cocoa silver. Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the kettle. KitchenAid is written on the front of the kettles. A complete list of model and serial numbers included in this recall is posted on the firm's website at http://repair.whirlpool.com. Model Numbers Serial Numbers KEK1722SX (Stainless) YA325***** thru YA724***** KEK1722ER (Red) YA325***** thru YA724***** KEK1722OB (Black) YA325***** thru YA724***** KEK1722WH (White) YA325***** thru YA724***** KEK1722QG (Liquid Graphite) YA325***** thru YA724***** KEK1722CS (Cocoa Silver) YA325***** thru YA724***** RKEK1722SX (Stainless) YA325***** thru YA724***** RKEK1722ER (Red) YA325***** thru YA724***** RKEK1722OB (Black) YA325***** thru YA724***** RKEK1722WH (White) YA325***** thru YA724***** RKEK1722QG (Liquid) YA325***** thru YA724***** RKEK1722CS (Cocoa Silver) YA325***** thru YA724*****

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
KitchenAid electric kettles		About 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold in Canada and 1,600 in Mexico)

Parties

Manufacturer: Co-Win Global Ltd
Importer: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Made in: China
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard's, Fry's Electronics, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kohl's, Navy Exchange, Target, Williams Sonoma, other home improvement, home appliance, retail stores

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 18103. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.