Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards

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

Recall #: 16154
Affected scope: About 1.2 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. recalled This recall involves Rival brand electric water kettles with model numbers WK8283CU and W….

Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards was recalled by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. in May 3, 2016. Reason: The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart …. Verify recall #16154 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. issued this CPSC recall-The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user..

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agency class: May 3, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16154 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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 for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16154
Date reported	May 3, 2016
Date initiated	May 3, 2016
Recalling firm	Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Affected scope	About 1.2 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 3, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16154.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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