Billy kettle - Model YK-889

Official notice

15 Oct 2024

Last checked

15 Oct 2024

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Billy kettle - Model YK-889. There is a risk of serious injury or death from an electric shock if water leaks from the kettle and comes into contact with live electrical components. Published 2024-10-15.

What to do now

Stop using the product and unplug it from power immediately. After you unplug the kettle from power, cut the power cord in half to make it unusable. Dispose of the product, take a photograph and contact Ritual Unions to arrange a full refund. Contact Ritual Unions recall@ritualunions.com

Recall number

739598c3-0f96-49f7-95e9-de6192660b16

Official notice

2024-10-15

The hazard

There is a risk of serious injury or death from an electric shock if water leaks from the kettle and comes into contact with live electrical components.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

YK-889 RECALLED BILLY KETTLE COLOURS, YK-889

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Affected products

Product 1

1.7L kettle in various colours. The kettle has a blue on/off switch with LED indicator, and a 360-degree base with cord storage. Model number: YK-889 Recalled Billy kettle colours: Moonlight White (white) Fifty Shades (grey) Olive You (olive green) Dark Side (black) Miami Morning (pink)

Risk / hazard

There is a risk of serious injury or death from an electric shock if water leaks from the kettle and comes into contact with live electrical components.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Home electrical appliances

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

739598c3-0f96-49f7-95e9-de6192660b16

Classification

Home electrical appliances

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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