Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
USWalmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Rival brand electric griddles with model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black and measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide. "Walmart" and the model number are printed on a label molded into the bottom of the griddle. "Rival" is printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on the griddle's temperature dial.
Affected Products
Rival brand griddles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Griddles |
| Title | Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16062.Griddle.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Rival brand griddle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16062.Modelnumberlocation.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model number location |
| Hazards › Name | The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Rival brand griddles |
| Products › Type | Electric Griddles |
| Products › Category I D | 68118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 330,000 |
| Recall I D | 6618 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2016-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Rival brand electric griddles with model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black and measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide. "Walmart" and the model number are printed on a label molded into the bottom of the griddle. "Rival" is printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on the griddle's temperature dial. |
| Recall Number | 16062 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Walmart at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT on Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. CT Sunday, online at www.walmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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