# CPSC, Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-07-13 · 04175 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04175
- **Date:** 2004-07-13
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Elkay hot/cold bottled water coolers

## Hazards

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

## Manufacturer(s)

Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill.

## Retailer(s)

Bottled water companies and other businesses in the U.S. and Canada, who in turn sold or leased the recalled coolers from 1997 through 2002. Recalled coolers also were sold at BJ's Wholesale Club and Sam's Club stores nationwide from 1999 through October 2003. Prices ranged from $139 to $149.

## Country of manufacture

United States; Malaysia

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Elkay-Manufacturing-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Bottled-Water-Coolers-)
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