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Burn / ScaldMay 3, 2016CPSC #16154

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

Brand
Product
Coffee & Kettles
Units affected
Not stated
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.

Photos

Rival Brand Water Kettle, WK8283CU and WK8283CUYBottom of water kettle when removed from baseProduct label indicating location of model number
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