Rival brand electric water kettles
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. [Learn More]
About 1.2 million units were affected by this recall.
Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
Rival Brand Water Kettle, WK8283CU and WK8283CUY. Bottom of water kettle when removed from base
Rival brand electric water kettles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 05/03/2016 |
| Recall ID | 6718 |
| Recall Number | 16154 |
| Product Type | Electric Kettles or Hot Pots |
| Hazard | The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user. |
| Injuries | Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | 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. |
| Last Updated | 05/03/2016 |
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