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Moderate Recalled March 6, 2018 About 1,400,000 (In addition, about 28 were sold in Canada) units

InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard

The hazard

Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents reported: InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.

Contact: InSinkErator toll-free at 855-215-5695 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.insinkerator.com and click on “Safety Notice”, or www.insinkerator.safetynotice.expertinquiry.com for more information.

Read the official CPSC notice ↗

Product photos

On Sink/Countertop
On Sink/Countertop
Model 76703
Model 76703
Model STS-SOSN
Model STS-SOSN
Model 74300
Model 74300
Model 78251 sold with Essential XTR Disposer Packaged with SinkTop Switch
Model 78251 sold with Essential XTR Disposer Packaged with SinkTop Switch
On Sink/Countertop
On Sink/Countertop

Photos: U.S. CPSC

Full official description

This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches. The air activated switch mounts to the sink or countertop and is an alternative to the traditional wall switch for a garbage disposal. The model numbers are 76703, STS-SOSN, 78251 and 74300, and can be found on the back of the power module. InSinkErator is written on the front of the power module. The switches were sold with a chrome, white, or satin nickel button/bezel as an accessory for garbage disposals. Garbage disposals activated by a wall switch are not affected by this recall.