Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USHome Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Home-Depot-Recalls-Dehumidifiers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bb26a922d0a349f0bdcf9113418cf2b5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Dehumidifier |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ccb635ade78a4e71b978022bb5cb1ee5.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Dehumidifier Label |
| Hazards › Name | An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm. |
| Products › Name | Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers |
| Products › Type | Dehumidifiers |
| Products › Category I D | 1910 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 82 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10082 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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