CPSC recall · Reported June 27, 2002
CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis. recalled The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and so….
CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers was recalled by In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis. in June 27, 2002. Reason: Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat buil…. Remedy: Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number a…. Verify recall #02189 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat buil….
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- June 27, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02189 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and sold under various brand names, including In-Sink- Erator®, ISE®, Steamin' Hot®, Emerson®, Dayton™, ACE™, Kenmore® and Kohler™. The serial number (S/N) is printed on a specification plate attached to the metal holding tank. This recall involves instant hot water dispensers with serial numbers (some begin with two letters) 999- 10 or those that fall between 1000 and 3084000. One-third gallon capacity instant hot water dispensers manufactured by In-Sink-Erator are not involved in this recall.
Reason for recall
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number and contact In-Sink-Erator, if their unit is part of the recall. Consumers with affected units will receive a replacement insulation shield.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02189 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2002 |
| Date initiated | June 27, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 252,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number and contact In-Sink-Erator, if their unit…
- Check the recall number (02189) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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