CPSC2016-07-15
Nestlé Waters North America Recalls AccuPure Water Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.
Hazard
The water dispensers can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This poses burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the water dispensers and stop using them. Nestlé Waters is contacting affected customers directly to schedule installation of a free replacement unit. Customers with questions should contact Nestlé Waters.
Sold at
These units were sold and rented to businesses nationwide for consumer use from January 2013 to May 2016 as part of individual service contracts that Nestlé Waters has with these customers. A limited number of units were purchased by these customers for a list price of $599.99. The units are not sold or provided at retail.
Affected count
About 10,900
Injuries reported
Nestlé Waters has received seven reports of parts melting, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
AccuPure countertop filtered water dispensers
Consumer contact
Nestlé Waters toll-free at 844-899-3886 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.readyrefresh.com and click on "Safety & Storage" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Nestle-Waters-North-America-Recalls-AccuPure-Water-DispensersDon't want to check this manually?
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