CPSC recall 16-154, announced May 3, 2016, covers Walmart Rival brand electric water kettles (about 1.2 million units). The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user. The notice cites 80 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-925-6278, or go to www.Walmart.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model numbers are printed on a product label on the underside of the water kettle.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Incidents and injuries
Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Walmart
- Product type
- Electric kettles
- Recall number
- 16-154
- Units
- About 1.2 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.
- Importer
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Distributor
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Rival brand electric water kettles
CPSC product type: Electric Kettles or Hot Pots
Recall contact information
Walmart at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Saturday, or noon and 6 p.m. Sunday; or visit the company's website at www.Walmart.com and click "Product Recalls." Consumers can also visit http://walmartstores.com/contactus/feedback.aspx.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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