ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Recalls Electric Water Kettles Due to Risk of Serious Injury Due to Burn Hazard

Stop using the product and check it against the description above. This recall is in the most serious category, meaning the agency believes it can cause serious injury or death — don't finish the package or use up what's left. If you or a family member has already been affected, keep the packaging and the lot code — they're what a claim rests on later.

Recalling company

ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, Solingen, Germany

Severity

Class I — serious

Reported

May 14, 2026

Quantity

About 113,440 (In addition, about 43,963 were sold in Canada and about 48 were sold in Mexico) units

Recall number

26489

Source

CPSC

Sold at: HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at zwilling.com from December 2019 to February 2026 for between $120 and $200. Units: About 113,440 (In addition, about 43,963 were sold in Canada and about 48 were sold in Mexico) Injuries: 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. Remedy: 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…