CPSC recall 05-018, announced October 19, 2004, covers Avanti Water Dispenser (about 124,000 units). The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The notice cites 10 incident reports. 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 contact: call (800) 323-5029.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
They have model number WD32, WD 50, WD 50.1, WDT51, WDR 52 or WHC 59.
Which products are included?
There are six models of water dispensers with hot water faucets included in the recall. The water dispensers have "Avanti" written on the front of the base. They have model number WD32, WD 50, WD 50.1, WDT51, WDR 52 or WHC 59. The model number is written on a silver sticker on the back of the unit. Model number WDR 52 is a combination refrigerator and water dispenser. All six models have removable drip trays and can hold either 3- or 5-gallon bottles of water.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
Avanti has received 10 reports of the hot water not shutting off, nine of which resulted in burn injuries to children, including a 10-month-old baby who suffered burns on his arm and chest.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Avanti Products
- Manufacturer
- Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla.
- Recall number
- 05-018
- Units
- About 124,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
Avanti Water Dispenser
CPSC product type: Water & Drink Dispensers
Recall contact information
Avanti at (800) 323-5029 x115 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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