CPSC recall · Reported August 28, 2008
Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The interna…
Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio recalled The recalled countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Pola….
Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Haza… was recalled by Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio in August 28, 2008. Reason: The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water d…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact Greenwa…. Verify recall #08376 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water d….
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- August 28, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08376 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 countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Polar models. They dispense hot or cold water and use three- or five-gallon water bottles. The model name is printed on the front of the dispenser's base. Model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the dispenser's base. File number 218326 is printed on a silver sticker on the back of the dispenser's base. Model Serial Number File Number Greenway GWD2630W Starts with 0606 through 0711 218326 Polar PWD2635W Vitapur VWD2636W Vitapur VWD2636BLK Vitapur VWD2636RED Model numbers followed by a "1" or "2," (i.e. GWD2630W -1 / PWD2635W-2), or dispensers with no ventilation openings underneath the base are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact Greenway Home Products to receive a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08376 |
| Date reported | August 28, 2008 |
| Date initiated | August 28, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 44,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact Greenway Home Products to receive a free repair.
- Check the recall number (08376) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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