CPSC recall 16154
Rival brand electric water kettles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-05-03
On 2016-05-03 the CPSC announced a recall of Rival brand electric water kettles by Wal Mart Stores, citing the heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16154 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-05-03 |
| Published | 2016-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Wal Mart Stores |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Rival brand electric water kettles | 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.
Reason
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Electric-Water-Kettles
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