CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
USCPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
Recalling Firm: In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and sold under various brand names, including In-Sink- Erator®, ISE®, Steamin' Hot®, Emerson®, Dayton™, ACE™, Kenmore® and Kohler™. The serial number (S/N) is printed on a specification plate attached to the metal holding tank. This recall involves instant hot water dispensers with serial numbers (some begin with two letters) 999- 10 or those that fall between 1000 and 3084000. One-third gallon capacity instant hot water dispensers manufactured by In-Sink-Erator are not involved in this recall.
Affected Products
Hot water dispensers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-In-Sink-Erator-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Instant-Hot-Water-Dispensers- |
| Title | CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/in-sink-erator.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled hot water dispenser with location of serial number |
| Hazards › Name | Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | In-Sink-Erator has received three reports of holes in the electrical insulation or outer cover of the hot water dispenser. One report involved a kitchen fire that caused nearly $7,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Hot water dispensers |
| Products › Type | Electric Water Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1926 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 252,200 |
| Recall I D | 2164 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number and contact In-Sink-Erator, if their unit is part of the recall. Consumers with affected units will receive a replacement insulation shield. |
| Retailers › Name | Plumbers, building contractors, home centers and hardware stores sold these instant hot water dispensers, from January 1972 through December 1996, for between $100 and $250. |
| Recall Date | 2002-06-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and sold under various brand names, including In-Sink- Erator®, ISE®, Steamin' Hot®, Emerson®, Dayton™, ACE™, Kenmore® and Kohler™. The serial number (S/N) is printed on a specification plate attached to the metal holding tank. This recall involves instant hot water dispensers with serial numbers (some begin with two letters) 999- 10 or those that fall between 1000 and 3084000. One-third gallon capacity instant hot water dispensers manufactured by In-Sink-Erator are not involved in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 02189 |
| Manufacturers › Name | In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information and a complete list of brands, consumers can contact In-Sink-Erator at (800) 295-8727 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.insinkerator.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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