On 21 st february 2018 kitchenaid australia and new zealand issued a product safety recall for the kitchenaid 1 7l stainless steel kettle with variable temperature control.
Kitchenaid electric kettle recall. Sold at harvey norman farmers smith caughey s the homestore heathcote appliances h j smith ballantynes and other electrical appliance home appliance and retail stores from november 2013 to february 2018. Nearly a week after it first emerged that whirlpool had initiated a safety recall on kitchenaid electric kettles it has now confirmed that 23 138 uk models are affected. The kettles were sold in stainless steel red black white liquid graphite and cocoa silver. The affected products can be identified by the combination of both the product model number and the product serial number.
Kitchenaid is written on the front of the kettles. These numbers are located on the label on the bottom of the kettle and also on the bottom of the base. Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the kettle. Boiling water for a cup of tea shouldn t be a hazard to your health which is why whirlpool has decided to recall over 40 000 kitchenaid electric kettles.
This recall involves 1 7 litre electric kettles that were manufactured from october 2013 through june 2017 and sold from november 2013 to february 2018 nationally in australia. The global recall affects more than 310 000 kettles and applies to batches of kitchenaid kettles with the model code starting 5kek1722 manufactured between january 2013 and. This recall involves kitchenaid 1 7 l electric kettles with a metal body and a plastic handle sold in various colours. This recall involves kitchenaid 1 7 liter electric kettles.
All our countertop kettles feature intuitive controls for precise heating as well as ergonomic designs for easy everyday use. Whether you prefer a classic glass tea kettle or the sleek look of an electric teapot kitchenaid electric kettles can help you make hot beverages soups hot cereal and more.