CPSC recall · Reported July 13, 2004
CPSC, Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers
These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard.
Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill. recalled These 115-volt hot/cold bottled water coolers have both cold and hot water faucets. Most ….
CPSC, Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers was recalled by Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill. in July 13, 2004. Reason: These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should unplug the recalled water coolers immediately. Commercial customers who …. Verify recall #04175 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- 145K units
- affected scope
- July 13, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04175 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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
These 115-volt hot/cold bottled water coolers have both cold and hot water faucets. Most of the coolers are white, but some are granite colored. The water coolers have the name "Elkay" on the serial number plate on the back of the unit. The five design names are: Classic, Legend, Eclipse, Sentry, and Legend Countertop. Consumers should go to the Elkay recall website at www.coolerfix.com and type in their serial number to determine if the water cooler is recalled. Consumers also can call the firm at (800) 260-6640 to determine if their water cooler is included in the recall. The recall also includes a small number of point-of-use water coolers sold for commercial use. Commercial customers are being directly notified of the recall. Point-of-use water coolers have the water plumbed directly to the units.
Reason for recall
These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should unplug the recalled water coolers immediately. Commercial customers who lease or own Elkay hot/cold bottled and point-of-use water coolers also should check their cooler to see if it is recalled and unplug the cooler if it is recalled. Contact Elkay to get information about a free repair of the recalled coolers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04175 |
| Date reported | July 13, 2004 |
| Date initiated | July 13, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 145,000 |
| 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 the recalled water coolers immediately. Commercial customers who lease or own Elkay hot/cold bottled and …
- Check the recall number (04175) 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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