The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18116·Announced 2018-03-06

InSinkErator Recalls SinkTop Switches for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard

InSinkErator is recalling about 1.4 million SinkTop switches for garbage disposals because water can enter the power module, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product. The source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

InSinkErator is recalling approximately 1,400,000 Single Outlet SinkTop Switches for garbage disposals. The recall involves model numbers 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251, and 74300. These air-activated switches mount to the sink or countertop and serve as an alternative to traditional wall switches. The switches were sold between 2005 and October 2017 at home improvement stores, online websites, and through plumbing contractors for between $50 and $90. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. Water can get into the power module, which poses a risk of fire. InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and the outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches. They should contact InSinkErator toll-free at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.insinkerator.com and click on “Safety Notice,” to obtain a free replacement switch.

The recalled product

Product
InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches
Manufacturer
Tecmark of Mentor, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
1,400,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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