Zwilling Recalls Enfinigy Electric Kettles Over Handle Detachment Risk

A major recall of electric kettles sold at Costco and HomeGoods has been issued due to a defect that can cause the handle to detach, posing a serious risk of burns from spilled hot contents. The manufacturer, Zwilling J.A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, is recalling approximately 113,440 units of its Enfinigy 1.5L and Enfinigy Pro 1.5L electric kettles in the United States, with an additional 43,963 units sold in Canada and Mexico.

The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 14. According to the agency, the kettle's handle can loosen and separate from the body, leading to spills. The company has received 163 reports of the handle loosening or detaching. There have been five reported incidents where the handle separated, including one that resulted in a second-degree burn.

The affected stainless steel kettles were sold in five colors: silver, black, rose, gold, and white. They are identified by the Zwilling logo printed on the bottom half. Specific model numbers are included in the recall: 53101200 and 53101201 for the standard kettle, and 53101500, 53101501, 53101502, 53101503, and 53101504 for the Pro model. The kettles were sold at HomeGoods...