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5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 18, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 5reports to CPSC
  • Nov 18, 2016the latest report was made
  • Jun 20, 2013the earliest
  • 5with the company’s comments
Brand
Sunbeam
Maker
Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer SolutionsMakers, 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
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Sunbeam Hot Shot”

By month

2 reports from December 2015 to November 2016; the most in November 2016, 1. 3 earlier reports, since June 2013, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
November 20161
December 20151
August 20151
September 20141
June 20131

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  • No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

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.

Source:

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

  1. No one hurt

    Made Nov 18, 2016, sent to the company Nov 29, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 13, 2016

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam Hot Shot water heater model 6131

    I plugged in a Sunbeam Hot Shot water heater model number 6131, put in some water, and hit the start button. I turned my back on it but all of a sudden smelled an acrid smell. I turned and saw smoke coming from the device. I quickly unplugged it and moved the device to the sink in case it broke out in flame. I could feel a real hot spot on the left side of the heating chamber through the protective plastic outer cover. When I turned and looked at the device the white light that indicates the device is heating the water was not on. This was before I unplugged it

    Model
    Model 6131
    UPC
    2003398
    Serial number
    none
    Bought from
    Target, Minnesota
    Bought
    Sep 20, 2014
    Where
    Minneapolis, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam Hot Shot, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. Emergency room

    Made Dec 11, 2015, sent to the company Dec 21, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 6, 2016

    The product, in the report: From the Target store website where we purchased the item: The Sunbeam Hot Pot Express boils water up to 60% faster than a microwave and comes with a non-stick cooking surface for easy clean-up. Great for cooking soups, noodles, vegetables and much more. Includes: Instruction Manual Features: Adjustable Control, Stay-cool Handle Capacity (volume): 32.000 Handle Material: Plastic Lid Material: Plastic Care and Cleaning: Hand Wash Only Dimensions: 6.200H x 9.500W x 6.300D Weight: 1.000 Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Warranty

    Using the Sunbeam Hot Pot Express (model # BVSBWH1001) to boil water for tea in my dorm room. When the boiled water was ready, I lifted the pot to pour the water into a tea cup and the entire pot separated into two pieces. The boiling water spilled onto my leg and foot causing significant first and second degree burns to my foot. I was driven to the emergency room where I was treated and released and now must follow up with a plastic surgeon.

    Model
    BVSBWH1001
    Bought from
    Target, New York
    Bought
    Aug 8, 2015, about then
    Where
    New Paltz, New York: School
    Who was involved
    Age 19, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  3. No one hurt

    Made Aug 18, 2015, sent to the company Aug 28, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2015

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam Hot Pot Express

    Sunbeam Hot Pot leaking water through bottom of pot into electronics.

    The seal around the heating element failed when hot causing almost boiling water (180F) to dribble over the wires and out the bottom of the pot.

    Model
    Hot Pot Express PN138930 BVSBWH1001
    UPC
    2704571371
    Serial number
    e208890
    Bought from
    True Value, Oregon
    Bought
    Jul 1, 2015, about then
    Where
    Eugene, Oregon: Other Public Property/Office
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Sep 19, 2014, sent to the company Sep 29, 2014, published by CPSC Oct 14, 2014

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam Electric Kettle Model SEK17, 1500W, 1.8L, White

    Sunbeam Electric kettle model number SEK17 has a faulty switch. This shows up in a couple of ways.

    1/ When the kettle reaches a full boil, I can hear the auto-off mechanism click ‘off’, but the electrical switch inside stays on and the kettle continues to boil in the off position.

    2/ With the switch in the off position and the kettle ‘off’ I was filling the kettle with water and the internal switch went on, providing power to the kettle element, even though the external switch was still in the off position.

    I believe that if left unattended, the kettle would fail to switch off, then boil dry and possibly melt down and cause a fire.

    FYI - I have been using other brands and types of electric kettles for 45 years and I am very familiar with their normal operation.

    Model
    SEK17
    Bought from
    Tuesday Morning, Wisconsin
    Bought
    Dec 14, 2013, about then
    Where
    Kenosha, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jun 20, 2013, sent to the company Jun 28, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 15, 2013

    The product, in the report: Sunbeam hot shot model 6131. Counter top water (for beverage) heater

    My less than 8 month old Sunbeam Hot shot, model 6131, which has been used on average once per day “exploded” yesterday and spewed hot water in an arc and hot steam over a wide area. Had I not jumped aside, I would have suffered serious burns. Just to make sure it wasn’t an aberration, perhaps foolishly, I cautiously tried it a second time and it did the same thing.

    The unit is unplugged and sitting on my counter and could be made available, upon request.

    Model
    6131
    UPC
    na
    Serial number
    2003398
    Bought from
    amazon
    Bought
    Aug 12, 2012
    Where
    Kinderhook, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 81, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sunbeam, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 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.

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