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Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

  • Picture of Recalled Countertop Water Dispenser
  • Picture of Recalled Countertop Water Dispenser
  • Picture of Recalled Countertop Water Dispenser
Name of Product:
Countertop Water Dispensers
Hazard:

The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser's base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
August 28, 2008
Units:

About 44,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Greenway Home Products toll-free at (866) 279-0088 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.greenwayhp.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Polar models. They dispense hot or cold water and use three- or five-gallon water bottles. The model's name is printed on the front of the dispenser's base. Model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the dispenser's base. File number 218326 is printed on a silver sticker on the back of the dispenser's base.

ModelSerial NumberFile Number
Greenway GWD2630WStarts with 0606 through 0711218326
Polar PWD2635W
Vitapur VWD2636W
Vitapur VWD2636BLK
Vitapur VWD2636RED

Model numbers followed by a "1" or "2," (i.e. GWD2630W -1 / PWD2635W-2), or dispensers with no ventilation openings underneath the base are not included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact Greenway Home Products to receive a free repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

Greenway has received one report of a fire involving the recalled countertop water dispenser outside the United States that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Discount retailers nationwide from June 2006 to November 2007 for between $70 and $80.
Manufacturer(s):
Greenway Home Products, of Northwood, Ohio
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-376

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