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Below is the CPSC announcment of the DS Waters water cooler recall due to possible fire hazard.  Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is reprinting it here as a public service.  The firm has gained a national reputation in the area of product liability lawsuits and has recovered millions for fire and burn victims, including a settlement for $2,950,000 for victims of an apartment fire that was caused by dangerously flammable furniture.  To contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form for review by an attorney.

CPSC Recall Announcement: DS Waters of America Inc. Recalls Water Coolers for Fire Hazard
January 22, 2007 - The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by DS Waters or America in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers
Units: About 8,700
Distributor: DS Waters of America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard: A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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.
Sold by: DS Waters distributed the recalled Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers through direct sales nationwide from April 2004 to August 2006 for about $220.
Manufactured in: Canada


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