ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Recalls Electric Water Kettles Due to Risk of Serious Injury Due to Burn Hazard
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 26489
- Recall date
- May 14, 2026
- Units
- About 113,440 (In addition, about 43,963 were sold in Canada and about 48 were sold in Mexico)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Firm
- ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft
- Made in
- China
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.
Contact: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft toll free at 866-963-4583 or via email at enfinigy-kettle-recall@zwilling.com or online at zwilling.com/kettle-recall or zwilling.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
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.
How to identify the recalled product
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.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on May 14, 2026. It covers About 113,440 (In addition, about 43,963 were sold in Canada and about 48 were sold in Mexico) units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. Reported incidents: The firm has received five reports of incidents in connection with the kettle's handle separating, including one reported second-degree burn. In total, the firm has received 163 reports of the kettle's handle separating or loosening.
Where it was sold
HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at zwilling.com from December 2019 to February 2026 for between $120 and $200.
Companies and identifiers
- Manufacturer
- ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, Solingen, Germany
- Distributor
- ZWILLING J.A. Henckels, LLC, Pleasantville, New York
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/ZWILLING-JA-Henckels-Aktiengesellschaft-Recalls-Electric…
- Last published by CPSC
- May 15, 2026
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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