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

Recalled May 3, 2016 · CPSC recall 16154 · Walmart

Rival Brand Water Kettle, WK8283CU and WK8283CUYBottom of water kettle when removed from baseProduct label indicating location of model number
Hazard
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1.2 million
Incidents / injuries
Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full 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.

Product
Rival brand electric water kettles
Imported by
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Distributed by
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →