CPSC2016-01-12
Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
Affected count
About 330,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Rival brand griddles
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-GriddlesDon't want to check this manually?
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