Health Canada has issued a consumer product recall warning regarding several electric kettles sold across Canada.
The federal health agency originally published the recall warning on June 6, 2024, which states that the affected kettles are being removed from the marketplace as they pose a fire hazard.
What You Need To Know: Health Canada is currently recalling three electric kettles sold at Hart stores across Canada. The details regarding the recalled kettles are as follows:
- 1.7 litre Glass Electric Kettle, Blue LED | Product # JF-788 | UPC 32318527
- Stainless Steel Kettle, 1.8 Litre | Product # FY-2010C | UPC 32320067
- Stainless Steel LED Electric Kettle, 1.7 Litre | Product # JF-2015 | UPC 32318528
Several electric kettles that are being recalled across Canada.Health Canada
According to Health Canada, it is possible that when the kettle is plugged in, the kettle base can overheat and the plastic on the electrical wire can melt, which can cause a fire hazard.
Important Information: The affected products were sold from January 2023 to May 2024. Per the recall warning page, the company reported that 20,657 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
As of May 30, 2024, the company has received three incident reports about the base of the kettle overheated during use. However, no injuries have been reported.
What Is Being Done: Health Canada is working alongside Litre Universelle PAGA Inc. (the importer), Ningo Minke Imop & Exp Co. LTD (manufacturer) and Hart stores (the retailer) to ensure that the affected kettles are being properly removed from shelves.
The model number and other details of various electric kettles.Health Canada
What You Need To Do: Health Canada is urging Canadian consumers to "immediately stop using the recalled product." Customers can go to Hart Stores, Maison en Gros, Hart Home or Hart Maison to receive a new kettle of equal value.
For more information, consumers can visit one of the following outlets: Hart Stores, Maison en Gros, Hart Home or Hart Maison. Telephone numbers and hours of operation are available at the following link: https://www.hartstores.com/fr/mw-store-locator.
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