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

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

Recall Overview

Recall Date
Product Rival brand electric water kettles
Units About 1.2 million
Hazards The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Remedies Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Details

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.

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.

Product Images

Rival Brand Water Kettle, WK8283CU and WK8283CUY
Bottom of water kettle when removed from base
Product label indicating location of model number

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