Rival brand electric water kettles
CPSC Recall #16-154 — May 3, 2016
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