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CPSCRecalled Jan 25, 2018 · #18085

Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard

Hazard

Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.

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Description

This recall involves Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations with the model numbers that begin with the letter and number combinations listed below. They are mainly installed in public facilities such as schools/universities, office buildings and airports. The brand Elkay or Halsey Taylor is identified on the front of the units with a nameplate or embossing and the affected serial numbers begin with the numbers 1704, 1705 or 1706. For more information on where to identify the model numbers and serial numbers on the units, visit www.checkmycooler.com . Elkay Models ECP8, ECU8 EFA(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EFHA(8, 14) EFOA8 EFY8 EHFSA8 EMABF(TL)8 ESWA8 EW(TL)A(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EWCA(4, 8, 14) EZ (all models) FD700(3, 5, 10) HEW3 LFAE(8, 14, 20) LFDE10 LMABF(TL)8 LVRC(TL)8 LVRCGRN(TL)8 LVRCHD(TL)8 LWAE(8, 14) LWCE4 LZ (all models) OHFAVR8 VRC(TL)8, VRC(TL)FR(D, 8) VRCGRN(TL)8 VRCHD(TL)8 Halsey Taylor Models HAC(G)8 HBW8 HOF14 HTHBHAC(G)8 HTHBHVR8 HTVZ (all models) HVR(GRN)8 HVR8HD S(300, 500, 10000) SCWT(8, 14, 20) SW(4, 8, 14) WC8 WM(8, 14, 16) XP8

Product details

Product
Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations
Type
Manufacturer
Elkay Plumbing Products Company, of Savanna, Ill.
Model numbers
1704, 1705, 1706, ECP8, ECU8, EFOA8, EFY8, EHFSA8, ESWA8, FD700, HEW3, LFDE10, LWCE4, OHFAVR8, HBW8, HOF14, HTHBHVR8, HVR8HD, 10000, WC8, XP8
UPCs
Sold at
Elkay distributors from May 2017 through June 2017 for between $600 and $7,450.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water coolers and bottle filling stations, unplug the units and contact Elkay for a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice