Whirlpool Corporation recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles
Affected products
KitchenAid Electric Kettles
Product description
This recall involves KitchenAid 1.7 L Electric Kettles with a metal body and a plastic handle sold in various colours. The affected products can be identified by the combination of both the product model number and the product serial number. These numbers are located on the label on the bottom of the kettle and also on the bottom of the base.
| Model Number | Colour | Serial Number Range |
|---|---|---|
| KEK1722SX | Stainless | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| KEK1722ER | Red | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| KEK1722OB | Black | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| KEK1722WH | White | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| KEK1722QG | Liquid Graphite | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| RKEK1722SX | Cocoa Silver | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| RKEK1722ER | Red | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| RKEK1722OB | Black | YA325***** to YA724***** |
| RKEK1722WH | White | YA325***** to YA724***** |
Hazard identified
The handle on the kettle can loosen and separate from the body causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard.
As of January 23, 2018, the company has received 19 report of handle detachment in Canada, and 1 report of minor burn injuries. In the United States, the company has received 79 reports of handle detachment, and 3 reports of minor burn injuries. In Mexico, the company has not received any reports of handle detachment, nor injuries.
