Reported Mar 6, 2018
InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard
Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches
- Amount recalled
- About 1,400,000 (In addition, about 28 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported.
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