CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
USCPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
Recalling Firm: Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under the Whirlpool, Kenmore and ComfortAire brand names. The dehumidifiers are white plastic, about 2 feet high and have a front-mounted water bucket. They have serial numbers that begin with QG, QH, QJ, QK or QL. The serial number can be found on a label located on the wall behind the water bucket. Dehumidifiers with water buckets located in back are not involved in the recall.
Affected Products
Dehumidifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Whirlpool-Announce-Recall-of-Dehumidifiers |
| Title | CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a2bdf8c55314448f8c3d21c709ded252.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Dehumidifier |
| Hazards › Name | The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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 › Name | Dehumidifiers |
| Products › Type | Dehumidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 1910 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.4 million |
| Recall I D | 2089 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from February 1997 through December 2001, for between $130 and $260. |
| Recall Date | 2002-01-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under the Whirlpool, Kenmore and ComfortAire brand names. The dehumidifiers are white plastic, about 2 feet high and have a front-mounted water bucket. They have serial numbers that begin with QG, QH, QJ, QK or QL. The serial number can be found on a label located on the wall behind the water bucket. Dehumidifiers with water buckets located in back are not involved in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 02096 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Whirlpool at (866) 640-7139 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-19T00:00:00 |
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