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KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle
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Affected model numbers
Why it was recalled
The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard.
79
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports
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.
The official remedy
Remedy type: replace
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
ManufacturerCo-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong
UnitsAbout 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold in Canada and
Made inChina
Sold atBed 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
Sales periodSeptember 2013 – February 2018
PriceAbout $100
How to reach the firm
Phone
800-874-0608
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Recall page
http://repair.whirlpool.com
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