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CPSCRecalled Aug 28, 2008 · #08376

Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Hazard

The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.

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Description

The recalled countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Polar models. They dispense hot or cold water and use three- or five-gallon water bottles. The model name is printed on the front of the dispenser's base. Model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the dispenser's base. File number 218326 is printed on a silver sticker on the back of the dispenser's base. Model Serial Number File Number Greenway GWD2630W Starts with 0606 through 0711 218326 Polar PWD2635W Vitapur VWD2636W Vitapur VWD2636BLK Vitapur VWD2636RED Model numbers followed by a "1" or "2," (i.e. GWD2630W -1 / PWD2635W-2), or dispensers with no ventilation openings underneath the base are not included in this recall.

Product details

Product
Countertop Water Dispensers
Type
Water & Drink Dispensers
Manufacturer
Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio
Model numbers
GWD2630W, 0606, 0711, 218326, PWD2635W, VWD2636W, VWD2636BLK, VWD2636RED
UPCs
Sold at
Discount retailers nationwide from June 2006 to November 2007 for between $70 and $80.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact Greenway Home Products to receive a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice