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CPSCRecalled Oct 19, 2004 · #05018

CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Avanti Water Dispenser
Type
Water & Drink Dispensers
Manufacturer
Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Model numbers
WD32, WDT51
UPCs
Sold at
Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers with small children should immediately disable the hot water by turning the red switch on the back of the dispenser to off and contact Avanti to get a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice