Title: Planned Obsolescence?
Product review: I purchased this kettle in the last year, and now the contacts between the kettle and base have failed and do not stay connected when the kettle is powered on. I contacted Breville, and because I did not have my receipt they asked me the batch number on the unit. I provided it, and I was told this number showed when the kettle was manufactured and that it was manufactured 3 years ago. Although the item could have been sold (to me) far later than the manufacturing date, Breville is using this manufacturing date as a reason to deny the 1 year warranty agreement.Don't be fooled by the sleek design and name. Breville is apparently not interested in standing behind it's products any longer. This kettle is entirely too expensive to last for such a short time.
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