Proctor Silex electric kettles

3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jul 25, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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3reports to CPSC
Jul 25, 2017the latest report was made
May 18, 2016the earliest
3with the company’s comments

Brand: Proctor Silex
Maker: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Electric kettlesIncluding hot potsCPSC’s product type: Electric Kettles or Hot Pots (code 269), in Kitchen: Appliances

By month

2 reports from August 2016 to July 2017; the most in July 2017, 1. 1 earlier report, since May 2016, is in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
July 2017	1
December 2016	1
May 2016	1

How badly anyone was hurt

First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

First aid
Made Jul 25, 2017, sent to the company Aug 2, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 23, 2017

The product, in the report: 32 Oz. Electric Hot Pot-45805

I’ve burned myself while pouring boiled water from Proctor Silex Hot Pot, 32 Oz. Electric Hot Pot-45805. Medical treatment was not necessary. The hot pot has vents on the top, immediately adjacent to the handle. When pouring, steam exists the vents and contacts the user’s hand. I don’t understand how the product made it past the manufacturer’s safety test, or how it obtained UL approval.

Where
Riverwoods, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/15/2017) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this consumer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences. We have not had an opportunity to examine the product and verify the consumer’s experience. Consequently, without this information we are unable comment further.

CPSC report 20170725-927FF-2147398678. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 20, 2016, sent to the company Dec 30, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 17, 2017

The product, in the report: We have a Proctor Silex Electric Tea Kettle that is apparently defective. The device will rapidly boil water but sometimes the auto shut off fails to shut off. Three days ago the kettle even turned on by itself! It is Type K30 Kettle. Other numbers on the bottle: K4097 and A3151CE.

We have a Proctor Silex Electric Tea Kettle that is apparently defective. The device will rapidly boil water but sometimes the auto shut off fails to shut off.
Three days ago the kettle even turned on by itself!
We can no longer trust this device for fear of it causing a fire in our house.
It is Type K30 Kettle. Other numbers on the bottle: K4097 and A3151CE.

Model
K4097
Serial number
A3151CE.
Bought from
K-Mart
Bought
Nov 10, 2016
Where
Senoia, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 55, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/17/2017) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this consumer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences. We have not had an opportunity to examine the product and verify the consumer’s experience. Consequently, without this information we are unable comment further.

CPSC report 20161220-A936F-2147409101. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made May 18, 2016, sent to the company May 26, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 10, 2016

The product, in the report: 1ltr electric kettle

We have a Proctor Silex 1ltr electric kettle. The power cord that plugs into the unit is separating exposing the wire. This kettle has had very little use and we always leave the cord plugged into the unit so the wiring should have not separated so easily because it not pulled or pushed on ever. The model is K2070 and the s/n is A4060CE. I spoke to Proctor Silex and they said it was out of warranty and didn’t seem concerned that it was a safety issue. I disagree.

Model
K2070
Serial number
A4060CE
Where
Sarasota, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Proctor Silex, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/26/2016) Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.: We have taken this report and expression of dissatisfaction very seriously. We are very sorry this customer had a negative experience with one of our products, as we try hard to please consumers who have shown their trust by bringing our products into their homes. We encourage our customers to contact us at 1.800.851.8900 in order to provide information about their experiences. Based on the information provided, the electric kettle is approximately 10 years old. We have not had an opportunity to examine the product to verify this consumer’s experience. Without this information we are unable to comment further.

CPSC report 20160518-716DD-2147419457. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Proctor Silex electric kettles

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