"Was KitchenAid electric kettles recalled?"

Q: "Was KitchenAid electric kettles recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #18103 was issued on 2018-02-20. The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard."

Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Electric Kettles Due to Burn Hazard

Source: CPSC Recall #18103

Recall Date

2018-02-20

Manufacturer

Co-Win Global Ltd, of Hong Kong

Units Affected

About 40,200 (In addition, 47,300 units were sold in Canada and 1,600 in Mexico)

Products Involved

KitchenAid electric kettles

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

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.

Sold At

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

Full Recall 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*****

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28