CPSC recall · Reported May 14, 2026
ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Recalls Electric Water Kettles Due to Risk of Serious Injury Due to Burn Hazard
The kettle's handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a risk of serious injury due to a burn hazard.
Zwilling J.a. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, Solingen, Germany recalled This recall involves ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Enfinigy Kettle (1.5 l) a….
ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Recalls Electric Water Kettles Due to Risk of … was recalled by Zwilling J.a. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, Solingen, Germany in May 14, 2026. Reason: The kettle's handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a risk of …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled kettles immediately and contact ZWILLING J. A. H…. Verify recall #26489 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Zwilling J.a. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, Solingen, Germany issued this CPSC recall-The kettle's handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a risk of ….
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- May 14, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26489 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Enfinigy Kettle (1.5 l) and Enfinigy Kettle Pro (1.5 l). The electric stainless-steel kettles come in various colors including black, silver, rose, gold, and pure-white. ZWILLING is silk printed on the kettle itself. Affected model numbers are: 53101-200, 53101-201 (1.5L ENFINIGY Electric Kettle); 53101-500, 53101-501, 53101-502, 53101-503, 53101-504 (1.5L ENFINIGY Electric Kettle Pro). The model numbers and "ZWILLING" can be found on the bottom of the kettle and the bottom of the power base.
Reason for recall
The kettle's handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a risk of serious injury due to a burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled kettles immediately and contact ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft for a full refund. Consumers in the U.S. should visit www.zwilling.com/kettle-recall for instructions on how to make the kettle unusable, which includes unplugging the kettle, cutting the cord, and uploading a photo of the product. Afterwards, consumers should safely dispose of the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26489 |
| Date reported | May 14, 2026 |
| Date initiated | May 14, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Zwilling J.a. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, Solingen, Germany |
| Affected scope | About 113,440 (In addition, about 43,963 were sold in Canada and about 48 were sold in Mexico) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled kettles immediately and contact ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft for a full re…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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