CPSCAugust 5, 2009

Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due

Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due recalled?

The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove the batteries; the dispenser will operate in a mechanical mode. Consumers should contact Global Plastics for instructions on how to receive a replacement dispenser. Global Plastics is directly contacting its customers. Contact: For additional information, contact Global Plastics at (888) 225-7380 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.globalplastics.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers
Company
Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.
Quantity
14000
Sold at
Bay West & Hillyard directly to its commercial customers from February 2009 through May 2009.
Recall date
August 5, 2009
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two incidents of the dispenser overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either a mechanical or electronic mode.

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