RECALL: Appliance sold by Costco Canada poses injury risk

A certain kettle that was sold by Costco Canada has been recalled.

A notice posted on Costco’s website says that the Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle Pro 1.5 L was sold as part of small appliance bundles on Costco.ca between October 2022 and January 2026 (Costco item numbers 1664609 and 1663356).

“Zwilling JA Henckels Canada Ltd is recalling this product. The handle of the water kettles may loosen or break off entirely during use,” the notice says.

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“In isolated cases, the product defect may cause hot water to spill from the kettle, creating a risk of scalding injuries to the user or bystanders in the immediate area, including small children.”

Zwilling JA Henckels Canada Ltd has received 21 reports of incidents in Canada as of May 13, including one report of a possible injury, the notice said.

In the U.S., the company has received 96 reports of incidents and one possible injury.

The product bundles sold by Costco which included the kettle are the following:

• Brand: Zwilling
  Costco item number: 1663356
  Small appliance bundle description: Enfinigy Kettle Pro 1.5 L, Toaster and Scale bundle
  Kettle model number: 1016121
• Brand: Zwilling
  Costco item number: 1664609
  Small appliance bundle description: Enfinigy Kettle Pro 1.5 L, Mugs and Towel bundle
  Kettle model number: 1016121

Customers were told to immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to Costco for a refund.

“To obtain your refund, you may return either the Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle Pro 1.5 L or the complete small appliance bundle, which includes the Zwilling Enfinigy Electric Kettle Pro 1.5 L,” the notice said.

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