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Nestlé Waters North America Recalls Water Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: September 8, 2015 Initiated: September 8, 2015 #15751

Product Description

This recall involves Nestlé three and five gallon cold and hot water dispensers. The units are white and silver in color and measure about 38 inches tall by 13 inches wide. Water is dispensed from the large plastic water bottle on the top of the unit through the machine by pushing on the paddles below that are marked with blue for cold water and red for hot water. The Nestlé Waters North America logo is on the front of the units. Only the following model and serial numbers are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a white sticker on the back of the units. Model Numbers Serial Numbers BW210EZ BW210EZES LB15A12606 LB15A12620 LB15A12622 LB15A12631 LB15A12670 LB15A12687 LB15A12690 LB15A12762 LB15A12763 LB15A12848 LB15A12849 LB15A12870 LB15A12888

Reason for Recall

The screws holding the heat band in the dispensers can break or detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water dispensers, unplug the units and contact Nestlé for a free pickup of the recalled unit and delivery of a free replacement water dispenser. Nestlé is contacting renters of the water dispensers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Nestlé three and five gallon cold and hot water dispensers. The units are white and silver in color and measure about 38 inches tall by 13 inches wide. Water is dispensed from the large plastic water bottle on the top of the unit through the machine by pushing on the paddles below that are marked with blue for cold water and red for hot water. The Nestlé Waters North America logo is on the front of the units. Only the following model and serial numbers are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a white sticker on the back of the units. Model Numbers Serial Numbers BW210EZ BW210EZES LB15A12606 LB15A12620 LB15A12622 LB15A12631 LB15A12670 LB15A12687 LB15A12690 LB15A12762 LB15A12763 LB15A12848 LB15A12849 LB15A12870 LB15A12888. Recalled by Nestlé Waters North America, of Stamford, Conn.. Units affected: About 190.
Why was this product recalled?
The screws holding the heat band in the dispensers can break or detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water dispensers, unplug the units and contact Nestlé for a free pickup of the recalled unit and delivery of a free replacement water dispenser. Nestlé is contacting renters of the water dispensers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 8, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15751.