Recalls / 2002-06-27

CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers

02189 · Recalled 2002-06-27 · CPSC page

Recalled hot water dispenser with location of serial number

Description

The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and sold under various brand names, including In-Sink- Erator®, ISE®, Steamin' Hot®, Emerson®, Dayton™, ACE™, Kenmore® and Kohler™. The serial number (S/N) is printed on a specification plate attached to the metal holding tank. This recall involves instant hot water dispensers with serial numbers (some begin with two letters) 999- 10 or those that fall between 1000 and 3084000. One-third gallon capacity instant hot water dispensers manufactured by In-Sink-Erator are not involved in this recall.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

In-Sink-Erator has received three reports of holes in the electrical insulation or outer cover of the hot water dispenser. One report involved a kitchen fire that caused nearly $7,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Hot water dispensers		About 252,200

Parties

Manufacturer: In-Sink-Erator
Made in: United States
Sold at: Plumbers, building contractors, home centers, hardware stores sold these instant hot water dispensers, from January 1972 through December 1996, for, $250.

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

Source: CPSC recall 02189. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.