Rival Electric Water Kettles – Burn and Shock Hazards (2016)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Rival brand electric water kettles
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Rival brand electric water kettles. The hazard is: The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026