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Fire / OverheatingJuly 28, 2017CPSC #17760

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

Product
Other Products
Units affected
12,300
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Nestlé Waters AccuPure floor-standing filtration dispenser with model number HB215-3G (black) and model number HW215-3G (white). They measure 44.6 inches tall by 12.5 inches wide. The units connect to the customer location's plumbing system, draw and filter water from the local system, and then dispense the filtered water through the unit. The upper front panels of the units have an "AccuPure" logo and an illuminated clock display. The model number can be found on a white sticker on the back of the dispenser.

Hazard

The dispensers can overheat and smoke, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

Nestlé Waters has received 15 reports of overheating, including seven reports of units emitting smoke or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • These units were sold and rented to businesses nationwide from April 2011 through April 2017 as part of individual service contracts with Nestlé Waters. A limited number of units were purchased by these consumers for between $700 and $900, depending on the filtration system used. Nestlé Waters does not sell or provide these units at retail.

Photos

Nestlé Waters AccuPure floor standing filtration dispenser – HB215-3GNestlé Waters AccuPure floor standing filtration dispenser – HW215-3GLocation of Model Number
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