WASHINGTON — Avanti Products Inc., in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of its Avanti Water Dispenser, according to a news release.
The company stated in the release that the hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water, however, the device can malfunction so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries.
Avanti has received 10 reports of the hot water not shutting off, nine of which resulted in burn injuries to children, including a 10-month-old baby who suffered burns on his arm and chest, the release said.
The product affected was sold at outlets such as Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004. The recall affects roughly 124,000 units, the release said.
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