August 5, 2009

Paper Towel Dispensers 

Name of Product: Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut Paper Towel Dispensers

Units: 14,000

Manufacturer: Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif.

Hazard: The dispenser’s electric board can overheat posing a fire hazard.

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.

Sold by: Bay West & Hillyard directly to its commercial customers from February 2009 through May 2009.

Remedy: 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.

Consumer 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