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10 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 21, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 10reports to CPSC
  • Nov 21, 2017the latest report was made
  • Sep 22, 2011the earliest
  • 10with the company’s comments
Brand
Rival
Makers
Walmart Stores Inc. and Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer SolutionsMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
ToastersCPSC’s product type: Toasters (code 234), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)

“Rival (Walmart)” and “Rival Toaster”

By month

1 report from December 2016 to November 2017; the most in November 2017, 1. 9 earlier reports, since September 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
November 20171
November 20162
May 20161
July 20151
March 20151
January 20141
April 20121
November 20111
September 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Nov 21, 2017, sent to the company Nov 30, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 14, 2017

    The product, in the report: Rival 2 Slice Toaster White Approximately 9”x8”x6”

    Product: Rival Toaster used to toast an English muffin. Muffin was placed in toaster. Setting was too short. Changed setting and pushed down again. Toaster caught on fire. Flames were shooting up from toaster coming out at the top at the slots. No injury was caused and no damage to anything.

    Model
    16041 or 16131 or 16132
    UPC
    UK
    Serial number
    UK
    Bought from
    WalMart, Florida
    Bought
    Aug 23, 2014
    Where
    Palm Coast, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival Toaster, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Nov 15, 2016, sent to the company Nov 30, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 14, 2016

    The product, in the report: I had placed a bagel in the toaster set to 3.5 minutes as I always have with this same toaster. But for some reason about half way through the set time, the toaster malfunctioned causing the outer coils to get extremely and catch the bagel on fire. Meanwhile the coils on the inner walls appeared to be working fine because the inside part of the bagel was hardly toasted.

    I had placed a bagel in my 2-slice rival toaster 16041 and set to 3.5 minutes as I always have with this toaster. While it was toasting for some reason the outside coils for extremely hot causing the outside of the begal to catch fire. Luckily I was two feet away doing dishes. Meanwhile the inside of the bagel is hardly toasted.

    Serial number
    16041
    Bought from
    Wal-Mart
    Bought
    Feb 20, 2015
    Where
    Rhinelander, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Nov 3, 2016, sent to the company Nov 14, 2016, published by CPSC Nov 29, 2016

    The product, in the report: 2 slice toaster model number TT9260

    My wife was making toast in a Rival 2 slice toaster. After the toast was finished she removed it and went into the next room. A few moments later she heard a “POP” And went back into the kitchen to find the toaster on fire. She unplugged it and pushed it into the sink. The fire burnt the counter top but she caught it before it did any other damage. I have several pictures of the toaster and the counter top.

    Model
    TT9260
    Bought from
    Walmart, Illinois
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Bolingbrook, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made May 17, 2016, sent to the company May 31, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 14, 2016

    The product, in the report: Rival 2-slice toaster Model #16041

    Rival toaster was placed on kitchen counter and plugged into the wall, subject walked across the kitchen to get something, when they turned around to walk back over to the toaster, the toaster on fire with flames coming out of the top. Subject immediately unplugged the toaster and safely put out the fire. Thankfully no injuries were obtained and the fire did not spread. If the subject would not have been in the same room immediately after plugging the toaster in, or the toaster was left plugged in prior, this fire would have consumed the residence and lead to a total loss for a family of 6, as all other family members were at work and school. Locally their was a house fire last year in which lead to a total loss for another family, which was caused by the same toaster. The local Fire Commissioner was contacted and he confirmed that it was the same toaster as ours, the Rival, and they reported the incident through the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

    Model
    16041
    Bought from
    Walmart, Pennsylvania
    Where
    Lebanon, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 27, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Friend / Neighbor / Co-worker
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Jul 12, 2015, sent to the company Jul 24, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2015

    The product, in the report: A Rival toaster marketed under the Walmart name; Model 16041; white plastic case; two slice toaster; sells at Walmart for less than $7.

    Rival toaster that started a home fire.

    Model
    16041
    UPC
    2948616041
    Where
    Lebanon, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival (Walmart), made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Mar 3, 2015, sent to the company Apr 3, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 17, 2015

    The product, in the report: White 4 slice toaster by Rival model # RV949 plastic.

    A four slice toaster Model # RV949 purchased at Walmart was in our breakroom heating without either one of the bread plungers pushed down. The heating elements should not have been heating without the plungers being pushed. The toaster became very hot and we could smell the scent of something burning. THis is a fire hazard for a toaster to remain on and heating after the plungers have popped up. We had to unplug the toaster to shut it off.

    Model
    RV949
    Where
    Olathe, Kansas: Other Public Property/Office
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. Not said

    Made Jan 15, 2014, sent to the company Jan 27, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 10, 2014

    The product, in the report: 2 slice toaster, white

    I purchased a Rival 2 slice toaster from Walmart a month ago. When the toast is done and the lever pops up, the toaster does not shut off. The coils remain hot and red until you unplug the toaster from the outlet. This is faulty and I feel can cause a house fire. I contacted Rival but was told that they are not responsible for it since it is a Walmart exclusive product that they have just lent their name to. I would like to see this faulty product removed from the shelves. It is just my good fortune that I noticed that it is faulty.

    The model information is as follows:

    Rival Model RV-948 Rival call center number 1-866-321-9509

    Model
    RV-943
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Nov 13, 2013
    Where
    San Antonio, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  8. No one hurt

    Made Apr 1, 2012, sent to the company Apr 17, 2012, published by CPSC May 1, 2012

    The product, in the report: Rival 4 slice toaster model TS-705

    toaster did not shut off and started fire

    Model
    Rival 4 Slice toaster TS 705
    Serial number
    5109
    Bought from
    Wal Mart
    Bought
    Mar 15, 2011
    Where
    Moore, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival, made or sold by Walmart Stores Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. Hurt, care not known

    Made Nov 3, 2011, sent to the company Dec 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 3, 2012

    The product, in the report: toaster

    Thursday October 27, my son like any other day used the toaster to toast 2 pieces of bread, and while he was waiting for the toaster he started to brush his teeth and getting ready for school. He heard a popping noise and waled to the Kitchen and the toaster was on fire.

    I called Rival, Rival gave me another number I called that number and was told to go to Wall-mart, I went to Wallmart and they told me that it is not there issue. I contacted BBB and found out the Rival has a F rating. I did make my complaint with them as well.

    Can you provide any help with this issue we have the reminder of the toaster in our possession and attached are the pictures of the toaster and the damages.

    Thank you,

    [REDACTED]

    Model
    TT9260 white
    Bought from
    Walmart Stores Inc., Arkansas
    Where
    Saint Joseph, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 18, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Rival, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  10. No one hurt

    Made Sep 22, 2011, sent to the company Sep 30, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 17, 2011

    The product, in the report: rival two slice cool wall toaster in black model # TT9260-WN

    toaster was on fire and the whole casing melted on kitchen counter while putting muffin to toast on4/25/11. I brought this to the product claim dept attention on 5/5/11, took me a while to get the dept who is responsible . they did not have good faith in accepting the claim and deny compensation to me. on 8/9/11, i refile the claim to them continue the issue was never address and ignored. this product if not watch out could set the place on fire and toaster was not suppose to be ‘supervised’ monitored while toasting items in there. if this product can’t be used unattended, is not safe to be in the market. if you wish to see the full claim supporting documents, please let me know how to give you the full detail of my claim.

    Model
    TT9260-WN
    UPC
    310008250
    Serial number
    310008250
    Bought from
    big lots, California
    Bought
    Sep 22, 2010
    Where
    alhambra, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand rival, made or sold by Sunbeam Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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