CPSC2009-12-17
Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Home Depot to receive a gift card for the full amount of the purchase price.
Sold at
The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact The Home Depot at (800) 553-3199 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Home-Depot-Recalls-Dehumidifiers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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