InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18116. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled switches and contact InSinkErator for a free SinkTop switch replacement.
CPSC recall 18116 has the recall date 6 Mar 2018. The notice names the firm Tecmark. The recall has about 1,400,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 1,400,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches, About 1,400,000 (In addition, about 28 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | The switches were sold between 2005 and October 2017 at home improvement stores, online websites and through plumbing contractors and outlets for between about $50 and $90. |
| Manufacturer | Tecmark |
| Distributor | InSinkErator |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls on the register that name Tecmark
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18116The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18116. https://recallregister.com/product/8272-insinkerator-recalls-sinktop-switch-accessory-for-garbage-disposals-du/. 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 18116 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
InSinkErator has received 40 reports of water causing overheating damage to the power module and outlet beneath the sink. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The switches were sold between 2005 and October 2017 at home improvement stores, online websites and through plumbing contractors and outlets for between about $50 and $90.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18116?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18116?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,400,000 (In addition, about 28 were sold in Canada)