DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for
DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard
Why was DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for recalled?
A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers, unplug them and call DS Waters for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost. Contact: For more information, call DS Waters at (800) 480-1434 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.water.com/ContactRecall
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
- Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers
- Company
- DS Waters of America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 8,700
- Sold at
- DS Waters distributed the recalled Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers through direct sales nationwide from April 2004 to August 2006 for about $220.
- Recall date
- January 22, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- DS Waters has received 20 reports of the water cooler making either a crackling noise or catching on fire, including five reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers with serial numbers beginning with the letter "J" and followed by nine digits. The serial number is located on the lower right-hand side of the serial plate. The model name - "Contact" - is written on the right-hand side of the serial plate.