CPSCAugust 5, 2009consumer
Paper Towel Dispensers Recalled By Global Plastics Due to Fire Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The dispenser's electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.
What to do
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.
Brands named
global plasticsbaybay westpaperpaper towel
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