'Risk of serious burn injuries': Kettle recalled over glaring design fault

A travel kettle has been recalled after it was revealed to have a design flaw that could cause serious injuries.

Australia's product safety watchdog issued a recall notice for Valley Sisters' DUCK4X4 Travel Folding Electric Kettle after it was revealed the appliance does not turn off automatically after the water is boiled.

This is because it doesn't have an automatic switch to shut it down.

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"[There is] risk of serious burn injuries or property damage if the kettle overheats and causes a fire," the recall notice says.

The kettle was made in China and sold on an online store called Oz Off Road.

It was on the market between November 1, 2024 and March 30, 2025.

Any customers who own the kettle have been urged to stop using it immediately and to contact Oz Off Road to return the product for a full refund.

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