CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2800.
There are six models of water dispensers with hot water faucets included in the recall. The water dispensers have "Avanti" written on the front of the base. They have model number WD32, WD 50, WD 50.1, WDT51, WDR 52 or WHC 59. The model number is written on a silver sticker on the back of the unit. Model number WDR 52 is a combination refrigerator and water dispenser. All six models have removable drip trays and can hold either 3- or 5-gallon bottles of water.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2800.
Consumers with small children should immediately disable the hot water by turning the red switch on the back of the dispenser to off and contact Avanti to get a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Office Depot, Staples, And Other Appliance And Electronic Stores Nationwide From July 2000 Through August 2004 For Between $120 And $250. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2800.
Avanti at (800) 323-5029 x115 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Office Depot, Staples, And Other Appliance And Electronic Stores Nationwide From July 2000 Through August 2004 For Between $120 And $250. Recall FAQ
Office Depot, Staples, And Other Appliance And Electronic Stores Nationwide From July 2000 Through August 2004 For Between $120 And $250. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Avanti Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Dispensers. The notice was published on October 19, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 124,000 units are potentially affected.