Elkay hot/cold bottled water coolers
Elkay hot/cold bottled water coolers
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These 115-volt hot/cold bottled water coolers have both cold and hot water faucets. Most of the coolers are white, but some are granite colored. The water coolers have the name "Elkay" on the serial number plate on the back of the unit. The five design names are: Classic, Legend, Eclipse, Sentry, and Legend Countertop. Consumers should go to the Elkay recall website at www.coolerfix.com and type in their serial number to determine if the water cooler is recalled. Consumers also can call the firm at (800) 260-6640 to determine if their water cooler is included in the recall. The recall also includes a small number of point-of-use water coolers sold for commercial use. Commercial customers are being directly notified of the recall. Point-of-use water coolers have the water plumbed directly to the units. Injuries: There have been 14 reports of overheating, but no injuries reported.

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NHTSA
Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Godwin has notified owners and Whelen has provided replacement brake lights, fee of charge. The recall began April 1, 2019. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.
10 units1 Apr 2019USView recall →
NHTSA
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DETACHED DUAL WHEELS MAY ENTER THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: REINKE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SERVICE REPAIR FACILITIES WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AXLES AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT REINKE AT 1-402-365-7521 OR TOLL FREE 1-877-762-1001.
507 units2 May 2012USView recall →
CPSC
CPSC, Elkay Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Bottled Water Coolers
These electric water coolers can overheat and present a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should unplug the recalled water coolers immediately. Commercial customers who lease or own Elkay hot/cold bottled and point-of-use water coolers also should check their cooler to see if it is recalled and unplug the cooler if it is recalled. Contact Elkay to get information about a free repair of the recalled coolers.
Sold at: Bottled water companies and other businesses in the U.S. and Canada, who in turn sold or leased the recalled coolers from 1997 through 2002. Recalled coolers also were sold at BJ's Wholesale Club and Sam's Club stores nationwide from 1999 through October 2003. Prices ranged from $139 to $149.
Manufacturer: Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Oak Brook, Ill.
Consumer ContactCall Elkay at (800) 260-6640 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's recall website at www.coolerfix.com.
145,000 units13 Jul 2004USView recall →
NHTSA
East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
An electrical spark increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: East Penn will reimburse owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact East Penn customer service at 1-888-844-7704.
2,139 unitsUSView recall →
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Lemon Score: 77. 6 data points. v3 scoring.
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