The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16062·Announced 2016-01-12

Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Griddles Due to Shock Hazard

Walmart is recalling Rival brand electric griddles because the heating element can crack, allowing water to enter and posing a shock hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a shock hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Walmart Stores Inc. is recalling Rival brand electric griddles with model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black, measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide, and feature "Walmart" and the model number on a label on the bottom, with "Rival" printed on the outside edge and temperature dial.

The recall is due to a shock hazard. The heating element can crack, which allows water to get inside the unit. This poses a risk of electric shock when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet. No injuries have been reported.

About 330,000 griddles were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Rival brand griddles
Manufacturer
Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Category
Consumer Product — Small Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
330,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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