InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced March 6, 2018 CPSC #18116

Quick answer

InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #18116, announced on March 6, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches. The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop and is an alternative to the traditional wall switch for a garbage disposal. The model numbers are 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251 and 74300, and can be found on the back of the power module. InSinkErator is written on the front of the power module. The switches were sold with a chrome, white, or satin nickel button/bezel as an accessory for garbage disposals. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected by this recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact insinkerator for a free sinktop switch replacement.. Affected brands: Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio, InSinkErator of Racine, Wis..

Hazard

This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches. The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop and is an alternative to the traditional wall switch for a garbage disposal. The model numbers are 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251 and 74300, and can be found on the back of the power module. InSinkErator is written on the front of the power module. The switches were sold with a chrome, white, or satin nickel button/bezel as an accessory for garbage disposals. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected by this recall.

Affected products

InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches

Recalled brands

Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio, InSinkErator of Racine, Wis.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.

Recall date

March 6, 2018

Categories

InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18116?

CPSC recall #18116 covers InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 6, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches. The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop and is an alternative to the traditional wall switch for a garbage disposal. The model numbers are 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251 and 74300, and can be found on the back of the power module. InSinkErator is written on the front of the power module. The switches were sold with a chrome, white, or satin nickel button/bezel as an accessory for garbage disposals. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected by this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #18116?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18116 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact insinkerator for a free sinktop switch replacement.. 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 InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard 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/2018/InSinkErator-Recalls-SinkTop-Switch-Accessory-for-Garbage-Disposals-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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