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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

Walmart Recalls Rival Griddles Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Agency Publication Date: January 12, 2016
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Summary

Walmart is recalling about 330,000 Rival brand electric griddles because the internal heating element can crack. If water enters a cracked element, it poses a shock hazard to anyone using the device. These black griddles, model number XJ-14207, were sold exclusively at Walmart stores and online from July 2015 through December 2015 for approximately $20. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.

Risk

The griddle's heating element can develop cracks that allow water to seep inside the electrical components. This creates a risk of electric shock to the user when the griddle is plugged into a wall outlet.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your griddle by checking the bottom for a molded label that includes the 'Walmart' name and model number XJ-14207.
  2. Confirm the brand by looking for 'Rival' printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on the temperature control dial.
  3. Immediately unplug and stop using any griddle that matches this brand and model number.
  4. Return the recalled griddle to any Walmart store to receive a full refund.
  5. For more information, contact Walmart at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT on Saturday, or 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit www.walmart.com and click on 'Product Recalls'.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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.

Affected Products

Product: Rival brand electric griddles
Model:
XJ-14207
Date Ranges: Sold between July 2015 and December 2015

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Rival brand griddle

Rival brand griddle

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16062
Status: Active
Sold By: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 330,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
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.
Agency Last Updated: January 12, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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