CPSC recall 02189
Hot water dispensers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-23
On 2025-09-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Hot water dispensers by In Sink Erator, citing water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02189 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-06-27 |
| Published | 2025-09-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | In Sink Erator |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Hot water dispensers | The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and sold under various brand names, including In-Sink- Erator®, ISE®, Steamin' Hot®, Emerson®, Dayton™, ACE™, Kenmore® and Kohler™. The serial number (S/N) is printed on a specification plate attached to the metal holding tank. This recall involves instant hot water dispensers with serial numbers (some begin with two letters) 999- 10 or those that fall between 1000 and 3084000. One-third gallon capacity instant hot water dispensers manufactured by In-Sink-Erator are not involved in this recall.
Reason
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-In-Sink-Erator-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Instant-Hot-Water-Dispensers-
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