Walmart Rival Griddles recall: Shock Hazard
Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Why was Walmart Rival Griddles recalled?
The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund. Contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT on Saturday and between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. CT Sunday, online at www.walmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Rival brand griddles
- Company
- Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Quantity
- About 330,000
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
- Recall date
- January 12, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Rival brand electric griddles with model number XJ-14207. The griddles are black and measure 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide. "Walmart" and the model number are printed on a label molded into the bottom of the griddle. "Rival" is printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on the griddle's temperature dial.