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Affected model numbers
WD32WDT515-GALLONThey have model number WD32, WD 50, WD 50.1, WDT51, WDR 52 or WHC 59.
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.
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 Inc.
- 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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