Cordless filter kettle white / green.

Risk of scalding caused by hot water. The element fails in use causing a short circuit. This creates energy which forces the water out of the kettle. Investigation revealed that the element had been poorly manufactured leading to a weakness and subsequent failure.128 incidents reported through Argos hazard notification procedure.

Published: 19 May 2006
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from sale. Recall notices placed in Argos stores.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0274/06
Model: 4225049 (green), 4225063 (white)

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Burns
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Cordless filter kettle white / green “Cookworks” (Argos own brand - Argos are a catalogue retail company. They operate in Ireland and the U.K.). Description: Cardboard carton 24cm x 15cm x 26cm.