DS Waters of America Inc. · Recalled
DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard
A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 8,700
- Reports
- 20
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $220
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Water Distillers/Coolers/Purifiers
- Made in
- Canada
- Recalled by
- DS Waters of America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers, unplug them and call DS Waters for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost.
For more information, call DS Waters at (800) 480-1434 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.water.com/ContactRecall
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 22 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
