CPSCRecalled Jun 27, 2002 · #02189
CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
Hazard
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Hot water dispensers
- Type
- Electric Water Heaters
- Manufacturer
- In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis.
- Model numbers
- 1000, 3084000
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number and contact In-Sink-Erator, if their unit is part of the recall. Consumers with affected units will receive a replacement insulation shield.