InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18116 · Mar 6, 2018 · InSinkErator®
1,400,000
units affected
1,400,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18116
- Date
- Mar 6, 2018
- Company
- InSinkErator®
- Units affected
- 1,400,000
- Product
- InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The switches were sold between 2005 and October 2017 at home improvement stores, online websites and through plumbing contractors and outlets for between about $50 and $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled insinkerator single outlet sinktop switches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.
What is the hazard?
Water can get into the power module, posing a fire 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.