CPSC2002-01-31
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair.
Sold at
Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from February 1997 through December 2001, for between $130 and $260.
Affected count
About 1.4 million
Injuries reported
Whirlpool has received 13 reports of the dehumidifiers overheating and causing fires, three of which resulted in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Dehumidifiers
Consumer contact
Contact Whirlpool at (866) 640-7139 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-DehumidifiersDon't want to check this manually?
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