CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-06-27 · 02189
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.
Recall
Number
02189
Date
2002-06-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hot water dispensers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.