CPSCGeneral Alert

Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard

Name: Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard
Brand: Elkay Plumbing Products Company, of Savanna, Ill.
SKU: CPSC-18085
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Publicado: 25 de enero de 2018ID de Retiro: 18085Categoría: Productos de ConsumoPaís: Estados Unidos

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Motivo del Retiro / Peligro

Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.

Descripción del Producto e Identificación

This recall involves Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations with the model numbers that begin with the letter and number combinations listed below. They are mainly installed in public facilities such as schools/universities, office buildings and airports. The brand Elkay or Halsey Taylor is identified on the front of the units with a nameplate or embossing and the affected serial numbers begin with the numbers 1704, 1705 or 1706. For more information on where to identify the model numbers and serial numbers on the units, visit www.checkmycooler.com . Elkay Models ECP8, ECU8 EFA(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EFHA(8, 14) EFOA8 EFY8 EHFSA8 EMABF(TL)8 ESWA8 EW(TL)A(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EWCA(4, 8, 14) EZ (all models) FD700(3, 5, 10) HEW3 LFAE(8, 14, 20) LFDE10 LMABF(TL)8 LVRC(TL)8 LVRCGRN(TL)8 LVRCHD(TL)8 LWAE(8, 14) LWCE4 LZ (all models) OHFAVR8 VRC(TL)8, VRC(TL)FR(D, 8) VRCGRN(TL)8 VRCHD(TL)8 Halsey Taylor Models HAC(G)8 HBW8 HOF14 HTHBHAC(G)8 HTHBHVR8 HTVZ (all models) HVR(GRN)8 HVR8HD S(300, 500, 10000) SCWT(8, 14, 20) SW(4, 8, 14) WC8 WM(8, 14, 16) XP8

Productos Afectados

Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Elkay-Recalls-Water-Coolers-and-Bottle-Filling-Stations-Due-to-Shock-Hazard
Title	Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_8.png
Images › 1 › Caption	ECP8*
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_7.png
Images › 2 › Caption	ECU8*
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4.png
Images › 3 › Caption	EFA & LFAE* EFA & LFAE* EFY8S1Z EFHA* EFOA8*
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture5_0.png
Images › 4 › Caption	EHFSA8, EHFSA8, OHFAVR8S1Z
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture6.png
Images › 5 › Caption	EMABF* & LMABF*
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture7.png
Images › 6 › Caption	EMABFWS & LMABFWS
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture8.png
Images › 7 › Caption	ESWA8*
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture9.png
Images › 8 › Caption	EW(TL)A, LW(TL)A, EWCA* and LWCE*
Images › 9 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture10.png
Images › 9 › Caption	EZ* & LZ*
Images › 10 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture11.png
Images › 10 › Caption	EZSWS & LZSWS
Images › 11 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture12.png
Images › 11 › Caption	FD700* LFDE*
Images › 12 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture13.png
Images › 12 › Caption	HEW3*
Images › 13 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture14.png
Images › 13 › Caption	LVRC(GRN)* & VRC(GRN)*
Images › 14 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture15.png
Images › 14 › Caption	LVRCHD8* & VRCHD8*
Images › 15 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture16.png
Images › 15 › Caption	LVRCGRNWS & VRCGRNWS*
Images › 16 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture17.png
Images › 16 › Caption	LVRCWS & VRCWS
Images › 17 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture18.png
Images › 17 › Caption	HAC(G)8*
Images › 18 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture19.png
Images › 18 › Caption	HAC8EEBL*
Images › 19 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture20.png
Images › 19 › Caption	HBW8*
Images › 20 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture21.png
Images › 20 › Caption	HOF14, SCWT, XP8W*
Images › 21 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture22.png
Images › 21 › Caption	HTHB-HAC(8)*
Images › 22 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture23.png
Images › 22 › Caption	HTHB-HVRGRN8*
Images › 23 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture24.png
Images › 23 › Caption	HTHBHVR8*
Images › 24 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture25.png
Images › 24 › Caption	HTVZ*
Images › 25 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture26.png
Images › 25 › Caption	HVR(GRN)8*
Images › 26 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture27.png
Images › 26 › Caption	HVR8HD*
Images › 27 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture28.png
Images › 27 › Caption	S-Series S00
Images › 28 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture29.png
Images › 28 › Caption	SW*
Images › 29 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture30.png
Images › 29 › Caption	WC8A*
Images › 30 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture31.png
Images › 30 › Caption	WM*
Hazards › Name	Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received 362 reports of broken screws being found in units prior to installation. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations
Products › Number Of Units	About 31,600
Recall I D	8237
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water coolers and bottle filling stations, unplug the units and contact Elkay for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Elkay distributors from May 2017 through June 2017 for between $600 and $7,450.
Recall Date	2018-01-25T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations with the model numbers that begin with the letter and number combinations listed below. They are mainly installed in public facilities such as schools/universities, office buildings and airports. The brand Elkay or Halsey Taylor is identified on the front of the units with a nameplate or embossing and the affected serial numbers begin with the numbers 1704, 1705 or 1706. For more information on where to identify the model numbers and serial numbers on the units, visit www.checkmycooler.com . Elkay Models ECP8, ECU8 EFA(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EFHA(8, 14) EFOA8 EFY8 EHFSA8 EMABF(TL)8 ESWA8 EW(TL)A(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EWCA(4, 8, 14) EZ (all models) FD700(3, 5, 10) HEW3 LFAE(8, 14, 20) LFDE10 LMABF(TL)8 LVRC(TL)8 LVRCGRN(TL)8 LVRCHD(TL)8 LWAE(8, 14) LWCE4 LZ (all models) OHFAVR8 VRC(TL)8, VRC(TL)FR(D, 8) VRCGRN(TL)8 VRCHD(TL)8 Halsey Taylor Models HAC(G)8 HBW8 HOF14 HTHBHAC(G)8 HTHBHVR8 HTVZ (all models) HVR(GRN)8 HVR8HD S(300, 500, 10000) SCWT(8, 14, 20) SW(4, 8, 14) WC8 WM(8, 14, 16) XP8
Distributors › Name	Elkay Sales Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Recall Number	18085
Manufacturers › Name	Elkay Plumbing Products Company, of Savanna, Ill.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Elkay toll-free at 866-243-3070 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., email at Recall17@elkay.com or online at www.elkay.com and click on PRODUCT RECALL for more information. Consumers can also go to www.checkmycooler.com and enter a unit’s full serial number to see if it is included in the recall.
Last Publish Date	2018-01-25T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Resumen

Empresa ResponsableElkay Plumbing Products Company, of Savanna, Ill.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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