Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #16154
Recall Date
2016-05-03
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Units Affected
About 1.2 million
Products Involved
Rival brand electric water kettles
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.
Reported Injuries
Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.
Sold At
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28