Recall #05-018 · Published October 19, 2004
Avanti Water Dispenser
CPSC published a recall notice for Avanti Water Dispenser from Avanti Products Inc. on October 19, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children. The official remedy states: Consumers with small children should immediately disable the hot water by turning the red switch on the back of the dispenser to off and contact Avanti to get a free repair.
Why it was recalled
The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.
Official remedy
Consumers with small children should immediately disable the hot water by turning the red switch on the back of the dispenser to off and contact Avanti to get a free repair.
- Brand
- Avanti Products Inc.
- Recall published
- October 19, 2004
- Units
- About 124,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250.