I have had this kettle for two years and have really liked it. This weekend, however, the handle fell off when I picked it up off the base to pour hot water for tea. I was holding my 6 month old daughter in my other arm when an entire liter of boiling water drenched my right side. I have second degree burns on my arm and leg. (Amazingly and thankfully, none of the water touched my daughter!) When I inspected the kettle, was I shocked to see that the handle isn't even screwed in place, it's secured with two grommets and glue. This seems INCREDIBLY unsafe. In the end, I feel lucky that I "only" have a few second degree burns and nothing worse! 

There are things I really like about this kettle, but I would be very reluctant to buy again given this experience!