Thousands of KitchenAid electric kettles are being recalled due to the risk of burn injuries. According to a report on Today.com, if you bought a KitchenAid electric kettle between September 2013 and February 2018, your unit may be subject to a safety recall. On Feb. 20, the appliances’ manufacturer, Whirlpool, issued a recall of more than 40,000 kettles sold in the United States and more than 4,700 sold in Canada and 1,600 sold in Mexico.
Recall Details
The danger stems from a faulty handle, which could loosen and separate from the kettle causing hot contents to spill and posing a burn hazard. So far, Whirlpool Corporation has received 79 reports in the United States and 19 in Canada of handles separating and four reports of burn injuries. If you suspect your kettle is part of the recall, you can search for it by model and serial number on the Whirlpool website. If your unit has been recalled, stop using it immediately and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement. Kettle owners may request the replacement device via Whirlpool’s website or by calling 1-800-874-0608.
The number of Kitchen-Aid kettles recalled is less than at least one recent kitchen appliance recall. Cuisineart recalled 8 million food processors at the end of 2016 after some complaints that the blades were breaking off and causing injuries. Also, two major blender manufacturers, NutriBullet and Vitamix, have faced product defect lawsuits recently over allegedly defective products. However, neither of those manufacturers has issued a formal recall.
What Should Consumers Do?
If you are concerned that you may have one of these appliances in your kitchen, it would be a good idea to check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website or Recalls.gov to find out if your home product is subject to a safety recall. Consumer Reports also does a roundup of the biggest home and appliance recalls each year. Additionally, you can protect yourself by registering new products when you buy them so that the manufacturer can contact you directly if the product is subject to a recall in the future.
If a defective home appliance has injured you or a loved one, you may be able to file a product defect lawsuit against the manufacturer. You may be able to seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost income, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering and emotional distress.
Source: https://www.today.com/food/kitchenaid-electric-kettles-recalled-due-burn-risk-t123750
