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This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published October 19, 2004.

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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.

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.

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