CPSC2018-01-25
Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard
Elkay Plumbing Products Company, of Savanna, Ill.
Hazard
Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water coolers and bottle filling stations, unplug the units and contact Elkay for a free repair.
Sold at
Elkay distributors from May 2017 through June 2017 for between $600 and $7,450.
Affected count
About 31,600
Injuries reported
The firm has received 362 reports of broken screws being found in units prior to installation. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations
Consumer contact
Elkay toll-free at 866-243-3070 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., email at Recall17@elkay.com or online at www.elkay.com and click on PRODUCT RECALL for more information. Consumers can also go to www.checkmycooler.com and enter a unit’s full serial number to see if it is included in the recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Elkay-Recalls-Water-Coolers-and-Bottle-Filling-Stations-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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