This kettle is very thin and light weight, which I like. However the first time I boiled water in it the steam smelled terrible. I was nervous to drink the water, so I rinsed it and boiled water again. This time the water still smelled, and the whistle mechanism fell off. I managed to get it back on, but it was a little discomforting so have a new item made for cooking smell so chemically, and have pieces falling off it. The whistle is staying on now, but we'll see if it falls off again. After a few more boils the steam and water seem to smell ok so I'm drinking tea from it now. On another note, the plastic handle heats up quite a bit when boiling water, which doesn't bother me much(I just use a dishtowel or my sleeve to lift it) but may bother others. Overall, I would opt for a different model next time, and not reccomend this to a friend.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? yes
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. low to moderate
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? accurate