CPSC recall 05018
Avanti Water Dispenser
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-08-20
On 2024-08-20 the CPSC announced a recall of Avanti Water Dispenser by Avanti Products, citing the hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet wil….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05018 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-10-19 |
| Published | 2024-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Avanti Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Avanti Water Dispenser | 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.
Reason
The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction, so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.
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/2005/CPSC-Avanti-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Dispensers-
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