CPSC2018-03-29
Primo Recalls Beverage Dispensers Due to Burn Hazard
Foshan Shunde Midea Water Dispenser Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
Hot water can drip from the machine when it is used in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation, posing a burn hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers and contact Primo for a free replacement.
Sold at
Sam's Club and online at Amazon.com, and Wayfair.com from January 2017 through December 2017 for between $200 and $250.
Affected count
About 11,000
Injuries reported
Primo has received three reports of hot water leaking from the product being used in high altitude areas, including one burn injury to a customer's hand.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Primo hTrio Multi-purpose beverage dispensers
Consumer contact
Primo toll-free at 866-429-7566 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.primowater.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Primo-Recalls-Beverage-Dispensers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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