Check if your electric kettle has been recalled and get a new one for free

You might not know you have a faulty electric kettle in your kitchen. But if you do, don’t worry — you may not have to spend money to replace it.

Earlier this year, Health Canada recalled tens of thousands of electric kettles sold nationwide due to a fire hazard.

The government department said the kettle base can overheat and melt the plastic on the electrical wire when plugged in, potentially causing a fire.

By the end of May, three incidents of the kettle base overheating had been reported. Luckily, no one had been injured as a result of the issue yet.

The recalled kettle is made by the brand À la Cuisine, and if you have it, you can get a new one for free no matter how long you’ve been using it.

Here are some photos of the impacted models:

Health Canada

Health Canada

Health Canada

Check your kettle carefully.

If the product numbers and UPCs below match, you have a recalled electric kettle. The good news is that you can get a brand-new one.

Have a recalled kettle? Take these steps:

1. Stop using the product immediately
2. Head to a Hart Stores, Maison en Gros, Hart Home, or Hart Maison location to receive a new kettle of equal value.

Visit Hart Stores’ website here to locate your nearest outlet. You can also find the contact numbers and service hours of the outlets on the same page if you want to call to inquire further.