CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Balbali Electric Kettles Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard
CPSC warning 26-679. Announced by CPSC on Aug 6, 2026.
- CPSC warning, not a recall
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Aug 6, 2026. Copied from CPSC on Oct 25, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
CPSC issued this as a product safety warning, not a recall.
In CPSC’s words: “The Chinese importer, Balbali, has not agreed to an acceptable recall of these kettles.”
CPSC, Product safety warnings. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Hearth Record wrote the first line; the words quoted are CPSC’s.
Stop using Balbali Electric Kettles immediately because the kettles can pressurize and release hot steam or liquid unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burn hazard.
CPSC, Product safety warnings. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the kettles immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous kettles.
CPSC, Product safety warnings. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Which ones does it cover?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using Balbali Electric Kettles immediately because the kettles can pressurize and release hot steam or liquid unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burn hazard. CPSC urges consumers to stop using the kettles immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous kettles. The Chinese importer, Balbali, has not agreed to an acceptable recall of these kettles. The products were manufactured in China. This warning involves all Balbali portable electric kettles, model HP-300E. The kettles are travel-size, stainless-steel water boilers with 12 oz capacity. They are green, pink, white and yellow. The Balbali logo is printed on the front of the kettles and the model number on a label on the back. Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.
Balbali Electric Kettles.
CPSC, Product safety warnings. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Balbali.
- Balbali.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com and Sears.com.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Product safety warnings. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
CPSC is aware of 52 reports of kettles releasing hot liquid or steam unexpectedly, resulting in 20 injuries, including third-degree burns.
CPSC, Product safety warnings. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Product safety warnings.
Released Oct 19, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 25, 2026.