Chiller-based water dispensers

CPSC Recall #13-287 — September 17, 2013

Recall #13-287 Date: September 17, 2013 Remedy: Repair

Product

Chiller-based water dispensers

Description

The hot water tank in AquaMark, Coolersmart, Culligan, Innowave, Waterlogic and Xstream Water-brand water dispensers can overheat and smoke or catch fire.

Hazard

The hot water tank can stop functioning and cause the machine to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Waterlogic received 16 reports of fire and smoke within the water dispensers. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Waterlogic is contacting its distributors and providing a list of affected units and all technical instructions and necessary parts for repairing the units. Consumers who have not been contacted by their distributer for a free repair should contact Waterlogic.

Units Affected

About 48,000

Sold At

Distributors and dealers, including AquaPure Water Systems, Culligan, CWC, Farmer Brothers, Filterfresh, First Choice Services and others selling water and coffee systems nationwide from January 2005 to December 2008 for approximately $500 to $1500.  The units are sold to dealers and leased to consumers.

Manufactured In

China