MIAMI, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Avanti Products Inc. in Miami Tuesday recalled 124,000 Avanti water dispensers because the hot water faucet on these units may malfunction.
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Avanti said the hot water faucet on the units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. But the device can malfunction so the faucet will not turn off, potentially causing burn injuries to children.
Avanti said it has received 10 reports of the hot water not shutting off, nine of which resulted in burn injuries to children, including a 10-month-old baby who suffered burns on his arm and chest.
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 units were sold at Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250.
Consumers with small children are advised to immediately disable the hot water by turning the red switch on the back of the dispenser to off and contact Avanti at 800-366-0339 to obtain a free repair.
