MegaChef 1.8 Liter Half Circle Electric Tea Kettle in White

I order this tea kettle to replace a previous one that I really liked. I'm very happy with this purchase. I like the appearance of this kettle even more than my last one!

Not only does this look nice on my counter, but it's the perfect size. Works well- would highly recommend!

Good looking, a lot of space for water and heats up quickly.

So stylish! Quick to boil and resists stains!

Strong plastic smell right out of the package. After discarded the first boiled water, there's still a string plastic aftertaste afterwards : (. I believe the plastic taste is probably from the large plastic water level window. It will be nice if manufacture can replace that plastic water level window with glass.

Unfortunately, this kettle has several design flaws that make it unsafe and inconvenient to use: Nozzle too short: When pouring, steam escapes directly onto your hand, causing burns. Loose top cap: The lid does not stay secure. While pouring, it shifts and allows hot steam and felt to burn your hand. Handle placement: The handle is positioned on top, which reduces access to the bottom of the kettle. This makes cleaning difficult because there isn't enough space to reach inside properly. While the kettle looks stylish, the safety hazards and poor design outweigh its appearance. Burns from steam and difficulty cleaning are serious drawbacks. The engineering behind this product needs improvement before it can be considered reliable or safe.