Global Plastics · Recalled
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard
The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- 14000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either a mechanical or electronic mode.
The file
- Sold at
- Bay West & Hillyard directly to its commercial customers from February 2009 through May 2009.
- Product type
- Paper Towel Dispensers
- Made in
- Canada
- Recalled by
- Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received two incidents of the dispenser overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Consumers should contact Global Plastics for instructions on how to receive a replacement dispenser. Global Plastics is directly contacting its customers.
For additional information, contact Global Plastics at (888) 225-7380 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.globalplastics.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 AUG 05 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.