ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Recalls Electric Water Kettles Due to Risk of Serious Injury Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 26489 · announced May 14, 2026 · Zwilling J.a. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft, Solingen, Germany · 113,440 units affected
The 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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at zwilling.com from December 2019 to February 2026 for between $120 and $200.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.