Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard

Recall date

January 25, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

18085

Brand / firm

Elkay Plumbing Products Company, of Savanna, Ill.

Sold / distributed

Elkay distributors from May 2017 through June 2017 for between $600 and $7,450.

Why it was recalled

Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations with the model numbers that begin with the letter and number combinations listed below. They are mainly installed in public facilities such as schools/universities, office buildings and airports. The brand Elkay or Halsey Taylor is identified on the front of the units with a nameplate or embossing and the affected serial numbers begin with the numbers 1704, 1705 or 1706. For more information on where to identify the model numbers and serial numbers on the units, visit www.checkmycooler.com . Elkay Models ECP8, ECU8 EFA(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EFHA(8, 14) EFOA8 EFY8 EHFSA8 EMABF(TL)8 ESWA8 EW(TL)A(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EWCA(4, 8, 14) EZ (all models) FD700(3, 5, 10) HEW3 LFAE(8, 14, 20) LFDE10 LMABF(TL)8 LVRC(TL)8 LVRCGRN(TL)8 LVRCHD(TL)8 LWAE(8, 14) LWCE4 LZ (all models) OHFAVR8 VRC(TL)8, VRC(TL)FR(D, 8) VRCGRN(TL)8 VRCHD(TL)8 Halsey Taylor Models HAC(G)8 HBW8 HOF14 HTHBHAC(G)8 HTHBHVR8 HTVZ (all models) HVR(GRN)8 HVR8HD S(300, 500, 10000) SCWT(8, 14, 20) SW(4, 8, 14) WC8 WM(8, 14, 16) XP8

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water coolers and bottle filling stations, unplug the units and contact Elkay for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.