Recalls / 2004-07-13

CPSC, Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers

04175 · Recalled 2004-07-13 · CPSC page

Recalled Elkay hot/cold bottled water cooler

Description

These 115-volt hot/cold bottled water coolers have both cold and hot water faucets. Most of the coolers are white, but some are granite colored. The water coolers have the name "Elkay" on the serial number plate on the back of the unit. The five design names are: Classic, Legend, Eclipse, Sentry, and Legend Countertop. Consumers should go to the Elkay recall website at www.coolerfix.com and type in their serial number to determine if the water cooler is recalled. Consumers also can call the firm at (800) 260-6640 to determine if their water cooler is included in the recall. The recall also includes a small number of point-of-use water coolers sold for commercial use. Commercial customers are being directly notified of the recall. Point-of-use water coolers have the water plumbed directly to the units.

Hazards

These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

There have been 14 reports of overheating, but no injuries reported.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the recalled water coolers immediately. Commercial customers who lease or own Elkay hot/cold bottled and point-of-use water coolers also should check their cooler to see if it is recalled and unplug the cooler if it is recalled. Contact Elkay to get information about a free repair of the recalled coolers.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Elkay hot/cold bottled water coolers		145,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Elkay Manufacturing Company
Made in: United States, Malaysia
Sold at: Bottled water companies, other businesses in the U.S., Canada, who in turn sold or leased the recalled coolers, Sam's Club from 1999 through October 2003. Prices ranged from $139 to $149.

Consumer contact

Call Elkay at (800) 260-6640 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's recall website at www.coolerfix.com.

Source: CPSC recall 04175. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.