These recalls were issued the week of Jan. 21 to Jan. 25 by various federal and State agencies.

WATER COOLERS POSE FIRE HAZARD

DS Waters of America Inc. is recalling Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers sold nationwide from April 2004 to August 2006. A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.

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.

Consumers should call DS Waters at (800) 480-1434 anytime for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost. Consumers can also visit http://www.water.com/ContactRecall/. More info at www.recalls.org.

ARCTIC CAT ATVS COULD LOSE CONTROL

Arctic Cat is recalling Arctic Cat 90cc DVX and Utility model All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) sold nationwide from August 2006 to January 2007. On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. Operating an affected ATV could cause components to loosen resulting in loss of steering control.

The recall includes 2007 model 90cc DVX youth model ATVs within the VIN range of RFB07ATV07K6F0243 through RFB07ATVX7K6F0752, and 90cc Utility youth model ATVs within the VIN range of RFB07ATV07K6D1367 through RFB07ATVX7K6D2400.

Consumers can contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumers can also contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit
http://www.arctic-cat.com/atv/recall.asp. More info at www.recalls.org.

SIPPY CUPS CAN BREAK

Mead Johnson Nutritionals, of Evansville, Ind. is recalling Sippy/Tumbler Cups sold nationwide from September 2006 to October 2006. The impact of being dropped or banged can cause the cup to break into pieces, resulting in sharp or jagged edges that pose a laceration hazard.

This recall involves plastic sippy/tumbler cups bearing the “Next Step” logo. The 7-ounce cup has an aqua blue cap and a yellow, rubber-like material covering the handles and bottom of the cup.

Consumers can contact Mead Johnson Nutritionals at (800) 222-9123 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday for information on how to receive a $10 coupon toward the purchase of Next Step LIPIL baby formula. More info at www.recalls.org.

HAIR DRYERS LACK SHOCK PROTECTION

Detour Corp., doing business as Version-X, of Studio City, Calif. is recalling Travel’N Baby Mini Hair Dryers sold nationwide from January 2004 to January 2005. These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water.

The recalled hair dryers are made of plastic and are red, blue or green. The hair dryer’s handle folds up. The words “Travel’N Baby” are printed on one side of the hair dryer.

Consumers should contact Version-X at (800) 871-6824 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a replacement hair dryer. Consumers can also visit http://www.metropolisbeauty.com/minidryer_recall_info.html. More info at www.recalls.org.

TOWER FANS POSE FIRE HAZARD

The Holmes Group, of Milford, Mass. is recalling Holmes® Oscillating Tower Fans
sold nationwide from July 2002 to June 2005.Electrical arcing in the fan’s wiring can cause a fire hazard.

The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. “Holmes®” is printed on the front of the base. Consumers should contact The Holmes Group at (800) 524-9204 anytime for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.

Consumers can also visit http://www.holmesfanrecall.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

CANDLES POSE FIRE HAZARD

Sally Foster Inc. is recalling Tea Lights Sold with Votive Candle Holders sold nationwide from July 2006 to December 2006. The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard.

The recalled tea lights were sold as part of the three-piece Glass Candle Holders with Tea Lights Set, item number S106 in the Sally Foster catalog and Web site. The product’s packaging was marked “Votive Holders with Tealights-Set of 3” and “Item Number 2006 157.”

Consumers should contact Sally Foster at (866) 723-0925 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday through Sunday, for a set of six free replacement tea light candles with metal shells.

Consumers can also visit www.sallyfoster.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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