Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-03 · 16154
Hazards
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Recall
Number
16154
Date
2016-05-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rival brand electric water kettles
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.
Importer(s)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Distributor(s)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Rival brand electric water kettles with model numbers WK8283CU and WK8283CUY. The model numbers are printed on a product label on the underside of the water kettle. The white plastic water kettles were sold with a warming base and a pitcher. A window on the side pitcher has markings that measure the water levels. "Rival" is printed beneath the window.