CPSC2004-10-19
CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers
Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250.
Affected count
About 124,000
Injuries reported
Avanti has received 10 reports of the hot water not shutting off, nine of which resulted in burn injuries to children, including a 10-month-old baby who suffered burns on his arm and chest.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Avanti Water Dispenser
Consumer contact
Avanti at (800) 323-5029 x115 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Avanti-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Dispensers-Don't want to check this manually?
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