The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·15099·Announced 2015-03-17

CreaMiser Refrigerated Creamer Dispensers Recalled by WhiteWave Due to Fire Hazard

WhiteWave is recalling CreaMiser refrigerated creamer dispensers because an internal relay can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with two reported fires, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defect).

Plain-English summary

WhiteWave Foods is recalling CreaMiser refrigerated coffee creamer dispensers for commercial use. The recall involves models 200, 210, and 400, which were sold in black granite, gray granite, and sand colors. The dispensers are identified by specific serial numbers printed on a white sticker or metal name plate on the back of the unit.

The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by a relay inside the dispensers that can overheat. There have been seven incidents involving the recalled units, including two fires at repair facilities and five units with melted digital thermometers. No injuries have been reported.

About 5,600 units were distributed nationwide to convenience stores, quick-serve restaurants, hospital and workplace cafeterias, college food service facilities, and hotels and motels from January 2001 through November 2003. Owners should immediately unplug the dispensers, remove them from service, and contact CreaMiser for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
CreaMiser refrigerated creamer dispensers
Manufacturer
CreaMiser Products Corp., of Phoenix, Ariz., now owned by WhiteWave Foods, of Broomfield, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
5,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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