From the food in your fridge to the appliances in your home to the car in your driveway, recalls touch everyday life, but the warnings don’t always reach us in time. It takes time for the investigators to kind of put the pieces of the puzzle together. Teresa Murray is the consumer watchdog for the US Public Interest Research Group. She walked us through the timeline of *** typical food recall. It can take several weeks between the time that somebody gets sick and goes. To *** medical provider and then the time that the CDC identifies the source and there’s enough information to say, Aha, OK, it’s that particular brand of that particular product. For things like vehicles and consumer products, Murray says it can take months, even years, as regulators and companies negotiate over fixes. The consequences of those delays can be deadly. Last week, the US government released *** warning about *** popular Fisher Price baby. In 2019, Fisher Price recalled its rock and place sleeper after more than 30 infant deaths since its 2009 release. *** House Oversight report found the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission knew of fatalities and injuries as early as 2012. Since the recall, the CPSC says 70 more deaths have been reported, including eight after the announcement prompting *** re-announcement in 2023. Our recall notifications. I mean this country absolutely stinks, and unfortunately there’s not one single policy solution that would just fix everything. I mean, we all need to do better. So what can you do before you buy anything? Check safeerproducts.gov. That’s the CPSC site where you can file and read complaints. You can search by brand and search by kind of by product. You can say, gosh, there have been like dozens of complaints, and that might give you *** clue. Maybe you should try and look for *** different brand. Register big ticket items, especially baby gear like car seats and strollers, so companies can contact you if *** recall happens. For vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has *** tool on its website that lets you search for recalls associated with your vehicle identification number, otherwise known as VIN. Finally, sign up for recall alerts by visiting this site, recalls.gov. And Murray recommends making recall checks part of your weekly routine. Reporting in Washington, I’m Annie Lou.
Costco issues nationwide recall of popular kitchen appliance
A safety recall affecting products sold at Costco and other retailers comes after reports of injuries.
Costco is recalling certain electric kettles sold in its stores across the nation. The reason, the big-box store explained in a letter to customers, is due to an increased risk of burns. Here’s what you need to know about the recall and what to do if you have one of these kettles in your kitchen.What products are being recalled?In a letter to customers, Costco stated that it’s recalling ZWILLING Enfinigy 1.5-l and Enfinigy Pro 1.5-l electric kettles. The recall includes an estimated 113,440 electric kettles sold in the U.S., with an additional 43,963 sold in Canada and Mexico.According to the recall notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the kettles are all made of stainless steel and were sold in several colorways, including black, silver, rose, gold, and white. They are easily identifiable by the brand “ZWILLING” printed on the bottom half of the kettle.The CPSC listed the affected model numbers as 53101-200 and 53101-201 for the standard kettle and 53101-500, 53101-501, 53101-502, 53101-503, and 53101-504 for the Pro kettle, which are all printed on the bottom of each kettle.Why are these kettles being recalled?According to the CPSC, the reason for the recall is that “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.” To date, it added, the company has received 163 reports of the kettle’s handle loosening or breaking off. It has also received five reports of injuries, and one resulting in a second-degree burn.Were the kettles sold anywhere else?Costco noted that the kettles were available in stores and online at Costco.com between September 2019 and November 2025. However, the CPSC also noted that they were sold in HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at Zwilling.com between December 2019 and February 2026. The retail prices for the kettles were between $120 and $200.What should I do if I own this kettle?Costco shared with its members that they can return the product to their local warehouse for a full refund. The CPSC also shared that consumers should stop using them immediately. Those with questions can contact ZWILLING by phone at 866-963-4583 or by email at enfinigy-kettle-recall@zwilling.com for a full refund.
Costco is recalling certain electric kettles sold in its stores across the nation. The reason, the big-box store explained in a letter to customers, is due to an increased risk of burns. Here’s what you need to know about the recall and what to do if you have one of these kettles in your kitchen.
What products are being recalled?
In a letter to customers, Costco stated that it’s recalling ZWILLING Enfinigy 1.5-l and Enfinigy Pro 1.5-l electric kettles. The recall includes an estimated 113,440 electric kettles sold in the U.S., with an additional 43,963 sold in Canada and Mexico.
According to the recall notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the kettles are all made of stainless steel and were sold in several colorways, including black, silver, rose, gold, and white. They are easily identifiable by the brand “ZWILLING” printed on the bottom half of the kettle.
The CPSC listed the affected model numbers as 53101-200 and 53101-201 for the standard kettle and 53101-500, 53101-501, 53101-502, 53101-503, and 53101-504 for the Pro kettle, which are all printed on the bottom of each kettle.
Why are these kettles being recalled?
According to the CPSC, the reason for the recall is that “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.” To date, it added, the company has received 163 reports of the kettle’s handle loosening or breaking off. It has also received five reports of injuries, and one resulting in a second-degree burn.
Were the kettles sold anywhere else?
Costco noted that the kettles were available in stores and online at Costco.com between September 2019 and November 2025. However, the CPSC also noted that they were sold in HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at Zwilling.com between December 2019 and February 2026. The retail prices for the kettles were between $120 and $200.
What should I do if I own this kettle?
Costco shared with its members that they can return the product to their local warehouse for a full refund. The CPSC also shared that consumers should stop using them immediately. Those with questions can contact ZWILLING by phone at 866-963-4583 or by email at enfinigy-kettle-recall@zwilling.com for a full refund.
