InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ 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-8272.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8272.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.
✅ 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 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. 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-8272.
InSinkErator toll-free at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.insinkerator.com and click on “Safety Notice”, or www.insinkerator.safetynotice.expertinquiry.com for more information.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a bath & plumbing recall: InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 6, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,400,000 units are potentially affected.