Walmart · Recalled
Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
- Units
- About 330,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
- Product type
- Electric Griddles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
