# CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-06-27 · 02189 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02189
- **Date:** 2002-06-27
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Hot water dispensers

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-In-Sink-Erator-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Instant-Hot-Water-Dispensers-)
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