Reported May 3, 2016
Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, Ark.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Rival brand electric water kettles
- Amount recalled
- About 1.2 million
Where it was sold
Sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.
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