CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-10-19 · 05018
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05018
Date
2004-10-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Avanti Water Dispenser
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250.
Country of manufacture
China
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.