Primo Recalls Beverage Dispensers Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled March 29, 2018 · CPSC recall 18132 · Primo

Hazard

Hot water can drip from the machine when it is used in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation, posing a burn hazard to users.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 11,000

Incidents / injuries

Primo has received three reports of hot water leaking from the product being used in high altitude areas, including one burn injury to a customer's hand.

Description

This recall involves the Primo hTrio Multi-Purpose beverage dispensers purchased on or before December 31, 2017 which provides both hot and cold water and brews 6, 8, and 10 ounce hot beverages. Model numbers 601225, 601229, and 601240 are printed on the bottom of the product and Primo is printed on the front.

What to do

Consumers in high altitude areas over 6,000 feet in elevation should immediately stop using the recalled dispensers and contact Primo for a free replacement.

Contact

Primo toll-free at 866-429-7566 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.primowater.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

Product

Primo hTrio Multi-purpose beverage dispensers

Manufacturer(s)

Foshan Shunde Midea Water Dispenser Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of China

Imported by

Primo Water Operations Inc. of Winston-Salem, N.C.

Distributed by

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Retailers

Sam's Club and online at Amazon.com, and Wayfair.com from January 2017 through December 2017 for between $200 and $250.

Made in

China

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