Secura · Electric Kettles & Pitchers
Secura Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle Water Heater
Lower concern. Stainless steel kettles typically don't use PFAS coatings.
This kettle's stainless steel construction avoids nonstick coatings that typically contain PFAS. Secura doesn't advertise PFAS avoidance, but the material alone suggests lower risk.
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Material
stainless steel interior and exterior, heating element
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Secura Stainless Steel Double Water Heater is made of, ingredients and materials
The Secura uses food-grade stainless steel for both the interior heating chamber and outer housing, with an immersed electric heating element. Stainless steel is chemically inert at boiling temperatures and does not leach metals like aluminum or copper into water under normal use. The double-wall design provides insulation but does not involve non-stick or polymer coatings that would introduce Teflon-type coating fume or leaching risks.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Stainless steel nickel leaching
Food-grade stainless steel kettles can release trace nickel into hot water, especially if the steel grade is not high-quality (e.g., 300-series vs 18/10). Secura does not specify the stainless steel alloy composition, so the actual nickel leaching risk is uncertain but falls within normal tolerance for this product class.
Electrical heating element corrosion and metal release
Immersed heating elements can corrode over time, particularly in hard water environments. Corrosion may release trace metals into boiling water. Regular descaling and replacement after 3-5 years of daily use mitigates this risk.
Plastic components leaching (handle, base, lid)
The kettle likely uses thermoplastic handles and a plastic lid. These components do not contact boiling water directly, so BPA/phthalate leaching risk is minimal. Check that any plastic parts remain intact and do not show visible cracks or discoloration.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Teflon-type coating/non-stick coating fumes
Stainless steel construction does not use Teflon-type coating or similar non-stick coatings. This hazard is not applicable to this product.
Lead
No ceramic coating or decorative glaze is used on the stainless steel interior or exterior. This hazard is not present.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Secura does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing, testing, or third-party certifications on product pages or websites reviewed. No recalls, formal complaints, or published safety incidents specific to this kettle model are established in public records. The brand maintains silent positioning on PFAS and other chemical disclosures, typical for consumer appliance manufacturers in this price segment.
How it compares in its category
Stainless steel kettles have lower concern for lead/cadmium leaching compared to some glazed ceramic models, and lower concern for BPA/phthalate leaching compared to plastic-bodied models when heated. Secura's design is conventional; no novel materials or coating processes elevate or reduce risk relative to comparable mid-market stainless steel kettles.
If you buy it
Use only for water heating; do not heat other liquids with unknown chemistry. Replace the kettle if the heating element corrodes visibly or the exterior shows deep pitting, which could compromise the stainless steel integrity over years of daily use. Descale every 2-4 weeks if you have hard water to prevent mineral buildup that can damage the element. Do not submerge the electrical base or pour liquid into the base compartment.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Secura has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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