Product Recall Number: 18-116
Why was InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches recalled?
Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-116
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-03-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches
Description: This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches. The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop and is an alternative to the traditional wall switch for a garbage disposal. The model numbers are 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251 and 74300, and can be found on the back of the power module. InSinkErator is written on the front of the power module. The switches were sold with a chrome, white, or satin nickel button/bezel as an accessory for garbage disposals. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected by this recall.
Hazard Description: Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,400,000 (In addition, about 28 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.
Sold At: The switches were sold between 2005 and October 2017 at home improvement stores, online websites and through plumbing contractors and outlets for between about $50 and $90.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio
Distributors: InSinkErator of Racine, Wis.
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed