In-Sink-Erator · Recalled
CPSC, In-Sink-Erator Announce Recall to Repair Instant Hot Water Dispensers
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 252,200
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100–$250
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled hot water dispensers are half-gallon capacity models, made in the USA and sold under various brand names, including In-Sink- Erator®, ISE®, Steamin' Hot®, Emerson®, Dayton™, ACE™, Kenmore® and Kohler™. The serial number (S/N) is printed on a specification plate attached to the metal holding tank. This recall involves instant hot water dispensers with serial numbers (some begin with two letters) 999- 10 or those that fall between 1000 and 3084000. One-third gallon capacity instant hot water dispensers manufactured by In-Sink-Erator are not involved in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Plumbers, building contractors, home centers and hardware stores sold these instant hot water dispensers, from January 1972 through December 1996, for between $100 and $250.
- Product type
- Electric Water Heaters
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis.
Incident log
In-Sink-Erator has received three reports of holes in the electrical insulation or outer cover of the hot water dispenser. One report involved a kitchen fire that caused nearly $7,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should unplug their hot water dispensers immediately, check the serial number and contact In-Sink-Erator, if their unit is part of the recall. Consumers with affected units will receive a replacement insulation shield.
For more information and a complete list of brands, consumers can contact In-Sink-Erator at (800) 295-8727 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.insinkerator.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 27 2002; last revised SEP 23 2025.