Recall #16-154 · Published May 3, 2016
Rival brand electric water kettles
CPSC published a recall notice for Rival brand electric water kettles from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on May 3, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Why it was recalled
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
- Brand
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
- Recall published
- May 3, 2016
- Units
- About 1.2 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.