# Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-05-03 · 16154 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16154
- **Date:** 2016-05-03
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Rival brand electric water kettles

## Hazards

The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Electric-Water-Kettles)
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