CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-05-03

Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards

16154 · Recalled 2016-05-03 · CPSC page

Rival Brand Water Kettle, WK8283CU and WK8283CUY
Rival Brand Water Kettle, WK8283CU and WK8283CUY

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.

Hazards

The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.

Reported 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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Rival brand electric water kettlesAbout 1.2 million

Parties

Importer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Distributor
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Made in
China
Sold at
Walmart, online at Walmart.com

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.

More images

Bottom of water kettle when removed from base
Bottom of water kettle when removed from base
Product label indicating location of model number
Product label indicating location of model number

Source: CPSC recall 16154. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.