DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard
Recall 07522 · Jan 22, 2007 · DS Waters of America Inc.
8,700
units affected
8,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07522
- Date
- Jan 22, 2007
- Company
- DS Waters of America Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,700
- Product
- Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers
- Product type
- Water Distillers/Coolers/Purifiers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers, unplug them and call DS Waters for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled contact hot and cold water coolers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers, unplug them and call DS Waters for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost.
What is the hazard?
A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.