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InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard

Name: InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio
SKU: CPSC-18116
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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