Nestlé Waters North America Recalls AccuPure Water Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2016-07-15. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 10,900Units
2016-07-15Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Nestlé Waters North America AccuPure countertop water filtration dispensers. The water dispensers are black and measure about 17.5 inches tall and 12.8 inches wide. The units connect to the plumbing system, draw water from the system, filter the water and dispense hot and cold water through the unit. "AccuPure" is printed on the front and side panels. The model number is HCB215n and is printed on the back of the water dispensers.
- The hazard
- The water dispensers can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This poses burn and fire hazards.
- Injuries
- Nestlé Waters has received seven reports of parts melting, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately unplug the water dispensers and stop using them. Nestlé Waters is contacting affected customers directly to schedule installation of a free replacement unit. Customers with questions should contact Nestlé Waters.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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