Key Takeaway
Touchless Kitchen Faucets Recalled by Lota Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot was recalled on September 10, 2015. What to do: Consumers should immediately unplug and remove batteries from the faucet's battery box and contact Lota USA for a replacement battery box for the fauc...
Touchless Kitchen Faucets Recalled by Lota Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Description
This recall involves Glacier Bay and Schön brand touchless kitchen faucets that allow the user to waive a hand in front of a sensor to start and stop the flow of water, a pull-down sprayer head with a white LED light and a single handle to manually turn the water on and off. The touchless feature is powered by four 1.5V batteries installed into a battery box connected to the faucet. The Glacier Bay faucets include a matching soap dispenser. Glacier Bay is printed on the base of the Glacier Bay faucets. Schön is printed on the base of the Schön faucets. The Glacier Bay faucets were sold in chrome, Mediterranean bronze and stainless steel. The Schön faucets were sold in chrome and stainless steel. The model number and the manufacturing date are printed on the faucet's black piping that connects the faucet to the kitchen's water pipe under the sink. Manufacturing dates are the YY-MM-DD format, e.g. 14-10-29 was manufactured on October 29, 2014. The faucets have the following model numbers and manufacturing dates: Model Number Manufacturing Date Brand Description 67536-1001 14-10-29 through 15-04-14 Glacier Bay Touchless single-handle pull-down sprayer kitchen faucet with LED light (chrome) 67536-1027H2 14-10-29 through 15-04-14 Glacier Bay Touchless single-handle pull-down sprayer kitchen faucet with LED light (Mediterranean bronze) 67536-1008D2 14-10-29 through 15-04-14 Glacier Bay Touchless single-handle pull-down sprayer kitchen faucet with LED light (stainless steel) 67558-0101 14-10-29 through 15-04-14 Schön Schön modern kitchen modern sensor pulldown (chrome) 67558-0108D2 14-10-29 through 15-04-14 Schön Schön modern kitchen sensor pulldown (stainless steel)
Injuries / Consequence
The firm has received six reports of the faucet's battery box overheating, melting and/or smoking, including one report of a fire in the box and one report of a burn to a consumer's thumb.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and remove batteries from the faucet's battery box and contact Lota USA for a replacement battery box for the faucet.
Products Affected
Glacier Bay and Schön kitchen faucets
Faucets or SpigotsImages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should immediately unplug and remove batteries from the faucet's battery box and contact Lota USA for a replacement battery box for the faucet.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.