CPSC2002-10-17
CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
W.C. Wood Company, of Ottawa, Ohio
Hazard
Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. W.C. Woods is out of business. A remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Independent retailers sold the dehumidifiers nationwide, from March 2002 through June 2002, for between $160 and $190.
Affected count
About 2,500
Injuries reported
W.C. Wood discovered the problem through routine testing. No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being done to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Dehumidifier
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-WC-Wood-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Dehumidifiers-Don't want to check this manually?
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