Rival brand electric water kettles

CPSC Recall #16-154 — May 3, 2016

Recall #16-154 Date: May 3, 2016 Remedy: Refund

Product

Rival brand electric water kettles

Description

"The heating element can fail and rupture, posing shock and burn hazards to the user."

Hazard

The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.

Incidents / Injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 1.2 million

Sold At

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

Importer

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Manufactured In

China