Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6718.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6718.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Walmart Stores Nationwide And Online At Walmart.com From March 2011 Through October 2015 For About $14. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6718.
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.
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Walmart Stores Nationwide And Online At Walmart.com From March 2011 Through October 2015 For About $14. Recall FAQ
Walmart Stores Nationwide And Online At Walmart.com From March 2011 Through October 2015 For About $14. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards. The notice was published on May 3, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.