Recall: Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2008 Release #08-376 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 279-0088 |
Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Countertop Water Dispensers
Units: About 44,000
Manufacturer: Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio
Hazard: The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser’s base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.
Incidents/Injuries: Greenway has received one report of a fire involving the recalled countertop water dispenser outside the United States that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Polar models. They dispense hot or cold water and use three or five gallon water bottles. The model name is printed on the front of the dispenser’s base. Model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the dispenser’s base. File number 218326 is printed on a silver sticker on the back of the dispenser’s base.
| Model | Serial Number | File Number |
|---|---|---|
| Greenway GWD2630W | Starts with 0606 through 0711 | 218326 |
| Polar PWD2635W | ||
| Vitapur VWD2636W | ||
| Vitapur VWD2636BLK | ||
| Vitapur VWD2636RED |
Model numbers followed by a “1” or “2,” (i.e. GWD2630W -1 / PWD2635W-2),or dispensers with no ventilation openings underneath the base are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Discount retailers nationwide from June 2006 to November 2007 for between $70 and $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact Greenway Home Products to receive a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Greenway Home Products toll-free at (866) 279-0088 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.greenwayhp.com
