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Product recall · CPSCMay 3, 2016Serious
Walmart Rival Electric Water Kettles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1.2 million
- Recall date
- May 3, 2016
- Brand
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.
WK8283CU
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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