Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Active Recall Announced August 28, 2008 CPSC #08376

Quick answer

Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards is CPSC recall #08376, announced on August 28, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Polar models. They dispense hot or cold water and use three- or five-gallon water bottles. The model name is printed on the front of the dispenser's base. Model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the dispenser's base. File number 218326 is printed on a silver sticker on the back of the dispenser's base. Model Serial Number File Number Greenway GWD2630W Starts with 0606 through 0711 218326 Polar PWD2635W Vitapur VWD2636W Vitapur VWD2636BLK Vitapur VWD2636RED Model numbers followed by a "1" or "2," (i.e. GWD2630W -1 / PWD2635W-2), or dispensers with no ventilation openings underneath the base are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact greenway home products to receive a free repair.. Affected brand: Greenway Home Products.

Hazard

The recalled countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Polar models. They dispense hot or cold water and use three- or five-gallon water bottles. The model name is printed on the front of the dispenser's base. Model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the dispenser's base. File number 218326 is printed on a silver sticker on the back of the dispenser's base. Model Serial Number File Number Greenway GWD2630W Starts with 0606 through 0711 218326 Polar PWD2635W Vitapur VWD2636W Vitapur VWD2636BLK Vitapur VWD2636RED Model numbers followed by a "1" or "2," (i.e. GWD2630W -1 / PWD2635W-2), or dispensers with no ventilation openings underneath the base are not included in this recall.

Affected products

Countertop Water Dispensers

Recalled brands

Greenway Home Products

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact Greenway Home Products to receive a free repair.

Recall date

August 28, 2008

Categories

Water & Drink Dispensers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08376?

CPSC recall #08376 covers Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 28, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled countertop water dispensers include the following Vitapur, Greenway and Polar models. They dispense hot or cold water and use three- or five-gallon water bottles. The model name is printed on the front of the dispenser's base. Model and serial numbers are printed on a white label on the back of the dispenser's base. File number 218326 is printed on a silver sticker on the back of the dispenser's base. Model Serial Number File Number Greenway GWD2630W Starts with 0606 through 0711 218326 Polar PWD2635W Vitapur VWD2636W Vitapur VWD2636BLK Vitapur VWD2636RED Model numbers followed by a "1" or "2," (i.e. GWD2630W -1 / PWD2635W-2), or dispensers with no ventilation openings underneath the base are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #08376?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08376 is consumers should stop using the recalled water dispensers immediately and contact greenway home products to receive a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Countertop-Water-Dispensers-Recalled-by-Greenway-Home-Products-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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