Recall #16-062 · Published January 12, 2016
Rival brand griddles
CPSC published a recall notice for Rival brand griddles from Walmart Stores Inc. on January 12, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Why it was recalled
The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
- Brand
- Walmart Stores Inc.
- Recall published
- January 12, 2016
- Units
- About 330,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.