Bella · Electric Kettles & Pitchers
Bella 1.7L Illuminated Electric Glass Kettle
Lower PFAS concern. Glass kettle body carries minimal inherent PFAS risk.
Bella's illuminated kettle uses borosilicate glass as the primary contact surface, an inherently PFAS-free material. No coating disclosures or treatment claims detected; electric heating elements and metal base are standard. No lab testing or brand PFAS claims found.
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Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection
75/100 safety
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Material
borosilicate glass body
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Bella kettle uses a borosilicate glass body, a material engineered to resist thermal shock and chemical leaching. Borosilicate glass does not leach metals (lead, cadmium) or BPA under normal heating conditions because it is inert silicate chemistry, not ceramic glaze or plastic. The heating element and internal contacts are the main non-glass components; these are typically stainless steel or nichrome wire in electric kettles, both safe under normal use. The illumination feature uses LED elements, which introduce no known chemical hazards.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bella (part of Applica Inc.) has no public recalls or safety violations specific to this kettle model on record. The brand does not publish transparency reports on material sourcing or chemical testing, which is common for mid-tier small appliance makers and not itself a red flag. No known litigation or consumer complaints about chemical contamination or fume emissions have been documented for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Glass kettles are among the safest choices in the electric kettle category because they avoid Teflon-type coating fume risk (relevant to nonstick metal kettles) and metal leaching concerns. Compared to plastic-bodied kettles, glass eliminates BPA and phthalate leaching when hot water is used. Standard stainless steel kettles are equally safe chemically but offer no visibility advantage and may retain mineral deposits more readily.
If you buy it
Use distilled or filtered water to minimize mineral buildup on interior glass surfaces, which can cloud the visibility feature over time. Do not exceed boiling (100°C) and avoid thermal shock by not pouring cold water into a hot kettle. Inspect the power cord and base regularly for cracks or damage; discard the kettle if the glass body fractures, as sharp edges pose injury risk and internal elements may be exposed. Replace every 3-5 years or if heating time increases significantly, indicating internal element degradation.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Borosilicate glass thermal shock and breakage
While borosilicate glass is more resistant to thermal shock than standard glass, rapid temperature changes (e.g., cold water on hot kettle) can still cause cracking. Breakage risk is low under normal use but higher with mechanical stress or extreme temperature transitions.
Mineral and limescale buildup
Hard water minerals (calcium, magnesium) accumulate on interior glass and heating elements over time. This does not pose a direct chemical hazard but can harbor bacterial biofilm if the kettle is not descaled regularly, and mineral residue may leach into water if buildup is heavy.
Heating element corrosion and metal leaching
Bella does not disclose heating element material specifications for this model. Assuming standard stainless steel or nichrome (industry default), corrosion risk is minimal in neutral pH boiled water, but prolonged contact with acidic liquids or impurities could promote nickel release in rare cases.
LED illumination component safety
LED elements in the base contain no known chemical hazards and do not emit harmful radiation. No recalls or safety issues have been reported for Bella's illuminated kettle line related to electrical or light-based hazards.
Plastic handle and base materials
The handle and power base likely contain heat-resistant plastic (polypropylene or phenolic resin). While these materials do not directly contact boiling water, prolonged exposure to steam and warmth can slowly degrade plastic and may release trace amounts of VOCs; this risk is minimal but present over years of use.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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