CPSCGeneral Alert
Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
Published: May 3, 2016Recall ID: 16154Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rival brand electric water kettles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Electric-Water-Kettles |
| Title | Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16154.Rival-Brand-Water-Kettle-WK.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Rival Brand Water Kettle, WK8283CU and WK8283CUY |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16154.Bottom-of-water-kettle-when.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bottom of water kettle when removed from base |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16154.Product-label-indicating-lo.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Product label indicating location of model number |
| Hazards › Name | The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns. |
| Products › Name | Rival brand electric water kettles |
| Products › Type | Electric Kettles or Hot Pots |
| Products › Category I D | 68120 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.2 million |
| Recall I D | 6718 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14. |
| Recall Date | 2016-05-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Recall Number | 16154 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer 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 Publish Date | 2016-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |