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Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

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

Agency Publication Date: July 15, 2016
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Summary

Nestlé Waters North America is recalling about 10,900 AccuPure countertop water filtration dispensers (model HCB215n) because they can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This defect has resulted in seven reports of components melting or burning, creating a serious fire risk. These black units were sold or leased primarily to businesses nationwide between January 2013 and May 2016. Nestlé Waters is contacting affected customers directly to provide a free replacement unit.

Risk

The water dispensers' internal components can overheat during operation, leading to melting parts and smoke. This poses a direct risk of fire in the building and potential burn injuries to anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately identify your unit by checking for the 'AccuPure' brand name printed on the front and side panels of the black countertop dispenser.
  2. Verify the model number by looking at the back of the water dispenser for model number HCB215n.
  3. Stop using the dispenser immediately and unplug it from the electrical outlet to prevent overheating.
  4. If you have not been contacted by Nestlé Waters, call them toll-free at 844-899-3886 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Saturday, to schedule the installation of your free replacement unit.
  5. You may also visit www.readyrefresh.com and click on 'Safety & Storage' at the bottom of the page for more information and to confirm your unit is part of this recall.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

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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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: AccuPure countertop filtered water dispensers
Model:
HCB215n
Date Ranges: January 2013 to May 2016

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Nestlé Waters Countertop Filtration Dispenser

Nestlé Waters Countertop Filtration Dispenser

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Location of Model Number

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16757
Status: Active
Manufacturer: MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.
Sold By: 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.
Distributor: Nestlé Waters North America Inc., of Stamford, Conn.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 10,900
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.
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.
Agency Last Updated: July 15, 2016

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