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Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

Primo Recalls Beverage Dispensers Due to Burn Hazard

Agency Publication Date: March 29, 2018
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Summary

Primo has recalled about 11,000 hTrio Multi-Purpose beverage dispensers because hot water can drip from the machine when used in high-altitude areas over 6,000 feet. The recall includes model numbers 601225, 601229, and 601240, which provide hot and cold water and brew several sizes of hot beverages. There have been three reports of hot water leaking, including one report of a burn injury to a consumer's hand. These units were sold at Sam's Club, Amazon.com, and Wayfair.com between January 2017 and December 2017 for between $200 and $250.

Risk

In high-altitude elevations over 6,000 feet, the dispenser can leak hot water during use, which poses a serious burn hazard to users. One customer has already reported a burn injury to their hand due to this defect.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the front of your beverage dispenser for the brand name 'Primo' and the bottom of the product for model numbers 601225, 601229, or 601240.
  2. Determine if you purchased your unit on or before December 31, 2017.
  3. If you are located in a high-altitude area (over 6,000 feet in elevation), immediately stop using the recalled dispenser.
  4. Contact Primo toll-free at 866-429-7566 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.primowater.com and click on 'Recall Information' to arrange for a free replacement.
  5. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Primo hTrio Multi-purpose beverage dispenser
Model:
601225
601229
601240
Date Ranges: Purchased on or before December 31, 2017, January 2017 - December 2017

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18132
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Foshan Shunde Midea Water Dispenser Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of China
Sold By: Sam's Club and online at Amazon.com, and Wayfair.com from January 2017 through December 2017 for between $200 and $250.
Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 11,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Primo Water Operations Inc. of Winston-Salem, N.C.
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.
Agency Last Updated: March 29, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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