Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 10082 · announced December 17, 2009 · The Home Depot · 2,000 units affected
The product
The dehumidifiers are beige, have four wheels, and measure 21 inches high, 13 ½ inches wide and 17 ½ inches long. "Hampton Bay" is printed on the front panel. Model HB-50 is being recalled. The model number is printed on the back interior panel.
The hazard
An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.
Sold at: The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.