CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-10-19). Hazards: burn, chemical. Models: WD32, 50.1, WDT51. About 124,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05018 |
| Published | 2004-10-19 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-20 |
| Product category | Water & Drink Dispensers |
| Products | Avanti Water Dispenser |
| Firm named in the title | Avanti Products Inc. |
| Firms | Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 124,000 |
| Model numbers | WD32, 50.1, WDT51 |
| Hazard classes | burn, chemical |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250. |
Description
There are six models of water dispensers with hot water faucets included in the recall. The water dispensers have "Avanti" written on the front of the base. They have model number WD32, WD 50, WD 50.1, WDT51, WDR 52 or WHC 59. The model number is written on a silver sticker on the back of the unit. Model number WDR 52 is a combination refrigerator and water dispenser. All six models have removable drip trays and can hold either 3- or 5-gallon bottles of water.
Hazard
The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.
Remedy
Consumers with small children should immediately disable the hot water by turning the red switch on the back of the dispenser to off and contact Avanti to get a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Avanti has received 10 reports of the hot water not shutting off, nine of which resulted in burn injuries to children, including a 10-month-old baby who suffered burns on his arm and chest.
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