Avanti Products Inc. Recall of Water Dispensers

Avanti Water Dispenser

Date of Recall

2004-10-19

CPSC Release Number

05-018

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 366-0339

Units

About 124,000

Manufacturer

Avanti Products Inc., of Miami, Fla..

Sold By

Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

Description

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.

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.

Consumer Contact

Avanti at (800) 366-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.regcen.com/waterdispenser

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