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Nestlé Waters North America Recalls AccuPure Water Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 16-757 · July 15, 2016 · Nestlé Waters

What to doConsumers should immediately unplug the water dispensers and stop using them. Nestlé Waters is contacting affected customers directly to schedule installation of a free replacement unit. Customers with questions should contact Nestlé Waters.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-757 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 15, 2016
Brand
Nestlé Waters
Category
Other consumer products
Products
AccuPure countertop filtered water dispensers
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 10,900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 15, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Nestlé Waters North America AccuPure countertop water filtration dispensers. The water dispensers are black and measure about 17.5 inches tall and 12.8 inches wide. The units connect to the plumbing system, draw water from the system, filter the water and dispense hot and cold water through the unit. "AccuPure" is printed on the front and side panels. The model number is HCB215n and is printed on the back of the water dispensers.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • AccuPure countertop filtered water dispensers · About 10,900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: These units were sold and rented to businesses nationwide for consumer use from January 2013 to May 2016 as part of individual service contracts that Nestlé Waters has with these customers. A limited number of units were purchased by these customers for a list price of $599.99. The units are not sold or provided at retail.; MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.; Nestlé Waters North America Inc., of Stamford, Conn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Nestlé Waters has received seven reports of parts melting, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Nestlé Waters toll-free at 844-899-3886 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.readyrefresh.com and click on "Safety & Storage" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Nestlé Waters appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Nestlé Waters recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

AccuPure countertop filtered water dispensers (About 10,900 units). This recall involves Nestlé Waters North America AccuPure countertop water filtration dispensers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately unplug the water dispensers and stop using them. Nestlé Waters is contacting affected customers directly to schedule installation of a free replacement unit. Customers with questions should contact Nestlé Waters.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 15, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.