CPSCGeneral Alert
InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fir...
Published: March 6, 2018Recall ID: 18116Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches. The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop and is an alternative to the traditional wall switch for a garbage disposal. The model numbers are 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251 and 74300, and can be found on the back of the power module. InSinkErator is written on the front of the power module. The switches were sold with a chrome, white, or satin nickel button/bezel as an accessory for garbage disposals. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected by this recall.
Affected Products
InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/InSinkErator-Recalls-SinkTop-Switch-Accessory-for-Garbage-Disposals-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/STS_finger-Activation_0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | On Sink/Countertop |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/STS-76703-GROUP.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model 76703 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/STS-SOSN-GROUP_.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model STS-SOSN |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/STS-74300-GROUP.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Model 74300 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/STS-78251-GROUP.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Model 78251 sold with Essential XTR Disposer Packaged with SinkTop Switch |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Disposer_In_Use_STS.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | On Sink/Countertop |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Single-undersink.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Under Sink |
| Hazards › Name | Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400,000 (In addition, about 28 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8272 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | The switches were sold between 2005 and October 2017 at home improvement stores, online websites and through plumbing contractors and outlets for between about $50 and $90. |
| Recall Date | 2018-03-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches. The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop and is an alternative to the traditional wall switch for a garbage disposal. The model numbers are 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251 and 74300, and can be found on the back of the power module. InSinkErator is written on the front of the power module. The switches were sold with a chrome, white, or satin nickel button/bezel as an accessory for garbage disposals. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected by this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | InSinkErator of Racine, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 18116 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66068r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | InSinkErator toll-free at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.insinkerator.com and click on “Safety Notice”, or www.insinkerator.safetynotice.expertinquiry.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-03-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |