Hot Water Dispensers (In-Sink-Erator) – Potential Safety Issue (2002)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Hot water dispensers
Brand
In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
In-Sink-Erator, of Racine, Wis. is recalling Hot water dispensers. The hazard is: Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Water can leak from the metal holding tank, wet insulating material and cause electrical arcing and heat build-up. This poses a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026