Rival Griddle Recall: Shock Hazard Due to Cracked Heating Element
Walmart is recalling Rival electric griddles (Model XJ-14207) due to a shock hazard. Unplug and return for a full refund.
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The heating element can crack and water can get inside, posing a shock hazard when the griddle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
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What happened, in plain English
Walmart is recalling Rival brand electric griddles, specifically model number XJ-14207, because the heating element can crack and allow water to enter, creating a shock hazard when plugged in. Consumers who purchased these items should immediately unplug them and stop using them. You can return the griddle to any Walmart store for a full refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4291-rival-griddle-recall-shock-hazard-due-to-cracked-heating-element.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/4291-rival-griddle-recall-shock-hazard-due-to-cracked-heating-element · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #6618
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“Rival Griddle Recall: Shock Hazard Due to Cracked Heating Element.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4291-rival-griddle-recall-shock-hazard-due-to-cracked-heating-element. Based on CPSC recall #6618 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Griddles).
Why it’s dangerous
The heating element inside the griddle may crack during use. If this happens, water can get inside the appliance while it is plugged into an electrical outlet, which poses a shock hazard to the user.
Who’s affected
Anyone who bought Rival electric griddles at Walmart stores nationwide or online between July 2015 and December 2015 is affected. While no injuries have been reported, anyone using the recalled unit faces a risk of electrical shock.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the bottom of the griddle for a molded label that says "Walmart" and model number XJ-14207. The brand name "Rival" should also be printed on the outside edge of the griddle and on the temperature dial. The unit is black and measures 20 inches long by 10.5 inches wide.
- Brand
Rival- Product
Rival brand griddles- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Unplug the Griddle
Immediately unplug the recalled griddle from the electrical outlet and stop using it to avoid shock risk.
Return for Refund
Take the griddle back to any Walmart store to receive a full refund.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from July 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact Rival
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rival to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6618 — Rival Griddle Recall: Shock Hazard Due to Cracked Heating Element Hello, I own a Rival Griddle Recall: Shock Hazard Due to Cracked Heating Element that is covered by recall 6618 from Rival. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled griddles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #6618 (January 12, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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