Product Recall Number: 17-760
Why was AccuPure floor standing filtration dispensers recalled?
The dispensers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 17-760
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-07-28
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: AccuPure floor standing filtration dispensers
Description: This recall involves Nestlé Waters AccuPure floor standing filtration dispenser with model number HB215-3G (black) and model number HW215-3G (white). They measure 44.6 inches tall by 12.5 inches wide. The units connect to the customer location’s plumbing system, draw and filter water from the local system, and then dispense the filtered water through the unit. The upper front panels of the units have an “AccuPure” logo and an illuminated clock display. The model number can be found on a white sticker on the back of the dispenser.
Hazard Description: The dispensers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 12, 300
Incidents: Nestlé Waters has received 15 reports of overheating, including seven reports of units emitting smoke or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the water dispensers and stop using them. Nestlé Waters is contacting consumers directly to schedule installation of a replacement unit. Consumers with questions should contact Nestlé Waters.
Sold At: These units were sold and rented to businesses nationwide from April 2011 through April 2017 as part of individual service contracts with Nestlé Waters. A limited number of units were purchased by these consumers for between $700 and $900, depending on the filtration system used. Nestlé Waters does not sell or provide these units at retail.
Importers: Nestlé Waters North America Inc., of Stamford, Conn. or MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.
Manufacturers: Water Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited of Hong Kong.
Distributors: Nestlé Waters North America Inc., of Stamford, Conn.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed