Elkay Recalls Water Coolers and Bottle Filling Stations Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 18085. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Internal screws that secure the grounding wire can break and allow the grounding wire to become loose, posing a shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water coolers and bottle filling stations, unplug the units and contact Elkay for a free repair.
CPSC recall 18085 has the recall date 25 Jan 2018. The notice names the firm Elkay Plumbing Products. The recall has about 31,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 362 reports of broken screws being found in units prior to installation. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 31,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations with the model numbers that begin with the letter and number combinations listed below. They are mainly installed in public facilities such as schools/universities, office buildings and airports. The brand Elkay or Halsey Taylor is identified on the front of the units with a nameplate or embossing and the affected serial numbers begin with the numbers 1704, 1705 or 1706. For more information on where to identify the model numbers and serial numbers on the units, visit www.checkmycooler.com . Elkay Models ECP8, ECU8 EFA(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EFHA(8, 14) EFOA8 EFY8 EHFSA8 EMABF(TL)8 ESWA8 EW(TL)A(4, 8, 14, 16, 20) EWCA(4, 8, 14) EZ (all models) FD700(3, 5, 10) HEW3 LFAE(8, 14, 20) LFDE10 LMABF(TL)8 LVRC(TL)8 LVRCGRN(TL)8 LVRCHD(TL)8 LWAE(8, 14) LWCE4 LZ (all models) OHFAVR8 VRC(TL)8, VRC(TL)FR(D, 8) VRCGRN(TL)8 VRCHD(TL)8 Halsey Taylor Models HAC(G)8 HBW8 HOF14 HTHBHAC(G)8 HTHBHVR8 HTVZ (all models) HVR(GRN)8 HVR8HD S(300, 500, 10000) SCWT(8, 14, 20) SW(4, 8, 14) WC8 WM(8, 14, 16) XP8 |
| Product | Elkay and Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations, About 31,600 |
| Sold at | Elkay distributors from May 2017 through June 2017 for between $600 and $7,450. |
| Manufacturer | Elkay Plumbing Products Company |
| Distributor | Elkay Sales Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 31,600Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Elkay Plumbing Products
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18085The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18085. https://recallregister.com/product/8237-elkay-recalls-water-coolers-and-bottle-filling-stations-due-to-shock-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18085 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 362 reports of broken screws being found in units prior to installation. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Elkay distributors from May 2017 through June 2017 for between $600 and $7,450.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18085?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18085?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 31,600