CPSC recall 18-103, announced February 20, 2018, covers Co-Win Global KitchenAid electric kettles (about 40,200 units). The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard. The notice cites 79 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement. Recall contact: call 800-874-0608, or go to repair.whirlpool.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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*****
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Co-Win Global
- Manufacturer
- Co-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Electric kettles
- 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.
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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