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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Burn Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 20, 2018
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Summary

Whirlpool has recalled approximately 40,200 KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettles because the handle can loosen and separate from the kettle body. If the handle detaches while the kettle contains hot liquid, it can spill and cause serious burns. There have been 79 reports of handles separating in the U.S. and 19 in Canada, resulting in four total reports of minor burn injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using these kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement.

Risk

The handle on the kettle can unexpectedly loosen and detach during use, causing hot water or tea to spill onto the user. This defect has already resulted in multiple reports of minor burn injuries and nearly 100 reported handle failures across North America.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle.
  2. Check the bottom of your kettle for the model and serial number to see if it is affected. Recalled models include KEK1722SX, KEK1722ER, KEK1722OB, KEK1722WH, KEK1722QG, KEK1722CS, RKEK1722SX, RKEK1722ER, RKEK1722OB, RKEK1722WH, RKEK1722QG, and RKEK1722CS.
  3. Verify the serial number on the bottom of the kettle falls within the range of YA325***** through YA724*****. The first digit after 'YA' represents the year (3=2013, 7=2017) and the next two digits represent the week of manufacture.
  4. 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 to register for a free replacement kettle.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (Stainless)
Model:
KEK1722SX
RKEK1722SX
Date Ranges: September 2013 - February 2018, YA325***** thru YA724*****
Product: KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (Red)
Model:
KEK1722ER
RKEK1722ER
Date Ranges: September 2013 - February 2018, YA325***** thru YA724*****
Product: KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (Black)
Model:
KEK1722OB
RKEK1722OB
Date Ranges: September 2013 - February 2018, YA325***** thru YA724*****
Product: KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (White)
Model:
KEK1722WH
RKEK1722WH
Date Ranges: September 2013 - February 2018, YA325***** thru YA724*****
Product: KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (Liquid Graphite)
Model:
KEK1722QG
RKEK1722QG
Date Ranges: September 2013 - February 2018, YA325***** thru YA724*****
Product: KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (Cocoa Silver)
Model:
KEK1722CS
RKEK1722CS
Date Ranges: September 2013 - February 2018, YA325***** thru YA724*****

Product Images

KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle

KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle

Serial Number Range and Location

Serial Number Range and Location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18103
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Co-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold in Canada and 1,600 in Mexico)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
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.
Agency Last Updated: February 20, 2018

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