CPSC

Hot water dispensers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled hot water dispenser with location of serial number
Recalled hot water dispenser with location of serial number

Hazard

Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number and contact In-Sink-Erator, if their unit is part of the recall. Consumers with affected units will receive a replacement insulation shield.

Consumer Contact

For more information and a complete list of brands, consumers can contact In-Sink-Erator at (800) 295-8727 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.insinkerator.com

Products

Hot water dispensers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Plumbers, building contractors, home centers and hardware stores sold these instant hot water dispensers, from January 1972 through December 1996, for between $100 and $250.