Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-05-03). Hazards: burn, electric shock, explosion. Models: WK8283CU, WK8283CUY. About 1,200,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16154 |
| Published | 2016-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-03 |
| Product category | Electric Kettles or Hot Pots |
| Products | Rival brand electric water kettles |
| Firm named in the title | Walmart |
| Firms | Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (importer); Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200,000 |
| Model numbers | WK8283CU, WK8283CUY |
| Hazard classes | burn, electric shock, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14. |
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.
Hazard
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.
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