CPSCGeneral Alert
DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard
Published: January 22, 2007Recall ID: 07522Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/DS-Waters-of-America-Inc-Recalls-Water-Coolers-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f946b87991cc48a88e68613209a59c67.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Water Cooler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6bceebfba23f40a4b530af27f9b978ad.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Water Cooler Serial Plate |
| Hazards › Name | A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers |
| Products › Type | Water Distillers/Coolers/Purifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 2230 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,700 |
| Recall I D | 3795 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers, unplug them and call DS Waters for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2007-01-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | DS Waters of America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Recall Number | 07522 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call DS Waters at (800) 480-1434 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.water.com/ContactRecall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |