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InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 6, 2018 · CPSC recall 18116 · InSinkErator®

Hazard

Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 1,400,000 (In addition, about 28 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.

Contact

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.

Product

InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches

Manufacturer(s)

Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio

Distributed by

InSinkErator of Racine, Wis.

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →