KitchenAid Electric Kettle Recall: Burn Hazard from Loose Handles
KitchenAid recalls electric kettles due to burn hazards. Stop using immediately and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement if you have affected models.
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The handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard.
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What happened, in plain English
Whirlpool is recalling certain KitchenAid 1.7-liter electric kettles because the handle can loosen and separate from the kettle body. This defect causes hot contents to spill, posing a burn hazard to users. Consumers who own these kettles should stop using them immediately and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3649-kitchenaid-electric-kettle-recall-burn-hazard-from-loose-handles.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3649-kitchenaid-electric-kettle-recall-burn-hazard-from-loose-handles · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8260
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“KitchenAid Electric Kettle Recall: Burn Hazard from Loose Handles.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3649-kitchenaid-electric-kettle-recall-burn-hazard-from-loose-handles. Based on CPSC recall #8260 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Whirlpool-Recalls-KitchenAid-Electric-Kettles-Due-to-Burn-Hazard).
Why it’s dangerous
The primary hazard is that the handle can loosen and detach from the kettle during normal use. When this happens, the hot water or other contents inside the kettle spill out, which can cause burns to the user or bystanders.
Who’s affected
Owners of KitchenAid electric kettles purchased between September 2013 and February 2018 from retailers such as Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon, and others. Users are at risk of minor burn injuries if the handle separates while the kettle contains hot liquid.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the bottom of your electric kettle for the KitchenAid brand name, model number, and serial number. Affected models include KEK1722SX, KEK1722ER, KEK1722OB, KEK1722WH, KEK1722QG, KEK1722CS, RKEK1722SX, RKEK1722ER, RKEK1722OB, RKEK1722WH, RKEK1722QG, and RKEK1722CS. Serial numbers affected range from YA325***** through YA724*****.
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What to do — step by step
Stop using the kettle
Immediately cease use of the recalled KitchenAid electric kettle to prevent potential burn injuries from hot liquid spills.
Contact Whirlpool for a replacement
Call Whirlpool at 800-874-0608 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit http://repair.whirlpool.com to arrange for a free replacement kettle.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement.
Contact KitchenAid
We’ve drafted a message you can send KitchenAid to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8260 — KitchenAid Electric Kettle Recall: Burn Hazard from Loose Handles Hello, I own a KitchenAid Electric Kettle Recall: Burn Hazard from Loose Handles that is covered by recall 8260 from KitchenAid. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettles and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8260 (February 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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