CPSC recall · Reported August 5, 2009
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard
The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. recalled The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispens….
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. in August 5, 2009. Reason: The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispens…. Verify recall #09763 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- 14K units
- affected scope
- August 5, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09763 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either a mechanical or electronic mode.
Reason for recall
The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Consumers should contact Global Plastics for instructions on how to receive a replacement dispenser. Global Plastics is directly contacting its customers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09763 |
| Date reported | August 5, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 5, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 14000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Co…
- Check the recall number (09763) 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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