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Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled Paper Towel Dispenser
Name of Product:
Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers
Hazard:

The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
August 05, 2009
Units:

14,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Global Plastics at (888) 225-7380 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.globalplastics.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either a mechanical or electronic mode.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Consumers should contact Global Plastics for instructions on how to receive a replacement dispenser. Global Plastics is directly contacting its customers.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received two incidents of the dispenser overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Bay West & Hillyard directly to its commercial customers from February 2009 through May 2009.
Manufacturer(s):
Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Canada
Recall number:
09-763

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