Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 18085 · Jan 25, 2018 · Elkay
31,600
units affected
31,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18085
- Date
- Jan 25, 2018
- Company
- Elkay
- Units affected
- 31,600
- Product
- Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations with the model numbers that begin with the letter and number combinations listed below. They are mainly installed in public facilities such as schools/universities, office buildings and airports. The brand Elkay or Halsey Taylor is identified on the front of the units with a nameplate or embossing and the affected serial numbers begin with the numbers 1704, 1705 or 1706. For more information on where to identify the model numbers and serial numbers on the units, visit www.checkmycooler.com . Elkay Models ECP8, ECU8 EFA(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EFHA(8, 14) EFOA8 EFY8 EHFSA8 EMABF(TL)8 ESWA8 EW(TL)A(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EWCA(4, 8, 14) EZ (all models) FD700(3, 5, 10) HEW3 LFAE(8, 14, 20) LFDE10 LMABF(TL)8 LVRC(TL)8 LVRCGRN(TL)8 LVRCHD(TL)8 LWAE(8, 14) LWCE4 LZ (all models) OHFAVR8 VRC(TL)8, VRC(TL)FR(D, 8) VRCGRN(TL)8 VRCHD(TL)8 Halsey Taylor Models HAC(G)8 HBW8 HOF14 HTHBHAC(G)8 HTHBHVR8 HTVZ (all models) HVR(GRN)8 HVR8HD S(300, 500, 10000) SCWT(8, 14, 20) SW(4, 8, 14) WC8 WM(8, 14, 16) XP8
What can happen
Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water coolers and bottle filling stations, unplug the units and contact Elkay for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 362 reports of broken screws being found in units prior to installation. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Elkay distributors from May 2017 through June 2017 for between $600 and $7,450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled elkay and halsey taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water coolers and bottle filling stations, unplug the units and contact Elkay for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.