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Fire / OverheatingAugust 5, 2009CPSC #09763

Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Paper Towel Dispensers
Units affected
14,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either a mechanical or electronic mode.

Hazard

The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received two incidents of the dispenser overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Canada

Where it was sold

  • Bay West & Hillyard directly to its commercial customers from February 2009 through May 2009.

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Recalled Paper Towel Dispenser
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