Elkay Manufacturing Co. Recall of Bottled Water Coolers

Elkay hot/cold bottled water coolers

Date of Recall

2004-07-13

CPSC Release Number

04-175

Manufactured In

U.S.A. and Malaysia

Units

145,000

Manufacturer

Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill.

Sold By

Bottled water companies and other businesses in the U.S. and Canada, who in turn sold or leased the recalled coolers from 1997 through 2002. Recalled coolers also were sold at BJs Wholesale Club and Sam's Club stores nationwide from 1999 through October 2003. Prices ranged from $139 to $149.

Problem/Hazard

These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

There have been 14 reports of overheating, but no injuries reported.

Description

These 115 volt hot/cold bottled water coolers have both cold and hot water faucets. Most of the coolers are white, but some are granite colored. The water coolers have the name "Elkay" on the serial number plate on the back of the unit. The five design names are: Classic, Legend, Eclipse, Sentry and Legend Countertop. Consumers should go to the Elkay recall Web site at www.coolerfix.com and type in their serial number to determine if the water cooler is recalled. Consumers also can call the firm at (800) 788-2499 to determine if their water cooler is included in the recall. The recall also includes a small number of point-of-use water coolers sold for commercial use. Commercial customers are being directly notified of the recall. Point-of-use water coolers have the water plumbed directly to the units.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the recalled water coolers immediately. Commercial customers who lease or own Elkay hot/cold bottled and point- of-use water coolers also should check their cooler to see if it is recalled, and unplug the cooler if it is recalled. Contact Elkay to get information about a free repair of the recalled coolers.

Consumer Contact

Call Elkay at (800) 788-2499 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's recall Web site at www.coolerfix.com

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