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Primo Recalls Beverage Dispensers Due to Burn Hazard

Recall 18-132 · March 29, 2018 · Primo

What to doConsumers in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers and contact Primo for a free replacement.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-132 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 29, 2018
Brand
Primo
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Primo hTrio Multi-purpose beverage dispensers
Hazard
Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 11,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 29, 2018

What was recalled

This recall involves the Primo hTrio Multi-Purpose beverage dispensers purchased on or before December 31, 2017 which provides both hot and cold water and brews 6, 8, and 10 ounce hot beverages. Model numbers 601225, 601229, and 601240 are printed on the bottom of the product and Primo is printed on the front.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Primo hTrio Multi-purpose beverage dispensers · About 11,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sam's Club and online at Amazon.com, and Wayfair.com from January 2017 through December 2017 for between $200 and $250.; Foshan Shunde Midea Water Dispenser Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of China; Primo Water Operations Inc. of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..

Injuries or incidents reported

Primo has received three reports of hot water leaking from the product being used in high altitude areas, including one burn injury to a customer's hand.

Consumer contact

Primo toll-free at 866-429-7566 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.primowater.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

Recall history and context

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?

Primo hTrio Multi-purpose beverage dispensers (About 11,000 units). This recall involves the Primo hTrio Multi-Purpose beverage dispensers purchased on or before December 31, 2017 which provides both hot and cold water and brews 6, 8, and 10 ounce hot beverages.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers and contact Primo for a free replacement.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 29, 2018. 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.