Water dispensers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 8, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Nestlé Waters North America Recalls Water Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

15751

Brand / firm

Nestlé Waters North America, of Stamford, Conn.

Sold / distributed

The water dispensers were distributed to businesses and residential customers in Florida, Massachusetts and New York as part of a water delivery contract.

Why it was recalled

The screws holding the heat band in the dispensers can break or detach and cause the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Nestlé three and five gallon cold and hot water dispensers. The units are white and silver in color and measure about 38 inches tall by 13 inches wide. Water is dispensed from the large plastic water bottle on the top of the unit through the machine by pushing on the paddles below that are marked with blue for cold water and red for hot water. The Nestlé Waters North America logo is on the front of the units. Only the following model and serial numbers are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a white sticker on the back of the units. Model Numbers Serial Numbers BW210EZ BW210EZES LB15A12606 LB15A12620 LB15A12622 LB15A12631 LB15A12670 LB15A12687 LB15A12690 LB15A12762 LB15A12763 LB15A12848 LB15A12849 LB15A12870 LB15A12888

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water dispensers, unplug the units and contact Nestlé for a free pickup of the recalled unit and delivery of a free replacement water dispenser. Nestlé is contacting renters of the water dispensers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.