Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09763 · Aug 5, 2009 · Global Plastics Ltd.
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09763
- Date
- Aug 5, 2009
- Company
- Global Plastics Ltd.
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers
- Product type
- Paper Towel Dispensers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Consumers should contact Global Plastics for instructions on how to receive a replacement dispenser. Global Plastics is directly contacting its customers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two incidents of the dispenser overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bay West & Hillyard directly to its commercial customers from February 2009 through May 2009.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bay west & hillyard hybrid wave n cut paper towel dispensers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Consumers should contact Global Plastics for instructions on how to receive a replacement dispenser. Global Plastics is directly contacting its customers.
What is the hazard?
The dispenser's electric board can overheat 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.