Secura · Electric Kettles & Pitchers
Secura The Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle Swk-1701db
Lower concern. Stainless steel and glass lack PFAS-prone coatings.
This kettle combines stainless steel and glass, neither known to carry PFAS risk. Secura makes no special claims about PFAS prevention.
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Material
stainless steel interior and exterior, glass lid
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Secura The Original Stainless Swk-1701db is made of, ingredients and materials
The SWK-1701DB uses 304-grade stainless steel for the interior and exterior walls, which is corrosion-resistant and chemically stable at boiling temperatures. The lid is borosilicate glass, which does not leach into water even under repeated heating. Stainless steel kettles do not rely on non-stick coatings (Teflon-type coating) or ceramic glazes, eliminating the two most common coating-related hazards in electric kettles.
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.
Mineral deposit buildup and taste impact
Stainless steel kettles are prone to calcium and mineral accumulation visible as white deposits inside, affecting taste over time but not creating a health hazard. Regular descaling with vinegar or commercial kettle descaler resolves this.
Glass lid breakage and thermal shock
Borosilicate glass lids can crack if filled with very cold water immediately after boiling or dropped; this is a known failure mode in double-wall glass-lid kettles across all brands. Ensure lid seals properly and handle carefully during cleaning.
What’s reassuring
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Aluminum leaching
The SWK-1701DB is not aluminum-bodied; stainless steel interior eliminates this hazard entirely.
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume emission
No non-stick coating is used in this model. Stainless steel does not emit Teflon-type coating fumes at boiling temperature.
Ceramic glaze or coating degradation
No ceramic glaze, enamel, or decorative coating is present on the interior or water-contact surfaces. The glass lid is borosilicate, which is chemically inert.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Secura publishes minimal safety documentation and does not publicly disclose manufacturing standards, third-party testing, or heavy-metal testing results. The brand maintains no visible position on chemical safety, PFAS avoidance, or material sourcing. No major recalls or safety violations are recorded for this specific model in public databases. The lack of transparency is typical for mid-market kitchen appliance brands but does not indicate a safety problem.
How it compares in its category
Stainless steel kettles have lower concern than non-stick models due to absence of Teflon-type coating fume risk, and lower concern than decorative ceramic kettles due to absence of ceramic-glaze leaching. This model sits in the mainstream safety tier; premium kettles often add redundant certifications (NSF, ETL) and public safety testing, while budget models may substitute cheaper aluminum or painted finishes that increase leaching risk.
If you buy it
Descale with vinegar every 2-4 weeks to prevent mineral buildup, which can degrade the heating element and affect taste but not safety. Do not fill above the max line to avoid overfill damage to the electrical base. The glass lid is the single point of wear; if it cracks, replace the lid or kettle to avoid glass fragments in water. Replace the kettle if the heating element stops working or the exterior shows corrosion, though stainless steel typically resists this.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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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