CPSCGeneral Alert
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard
Published: August 5, 2009Recall ID: 09763Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either a mechanical or electronic mode.
Affected Products
Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Paper-Towel-Dispensers-Recalled-By-Global-Plastics-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/def703a4534643b589ff5ef3df54f90c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Paper Towel Dispenser |
| Hazards › Name | The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two incidents of the dispenser overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers |
| Products › Type | Paper Towel Dispensers |
| Products › Category I D | 2061 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 14000 |
| Recall I D | 6068 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Consumers should contact Global Plastics for instructions on how to receive a replacement dispenser. Global Plastics is directly contacting its customers. |
| Retailers › Name | Bay West & Hillyard directly to its commercial customers from February 2009 through May 2009. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either a mechanical or electronic mode. |
| Recall Number | 09763 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Global Plastics at (888) 225-7380 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.globalplastics.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |