CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
Why was CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers recalled?
The dehumidifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these dehumidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Whirlpool to arrange for a free repair. Contact: Contact Whirlpool at (866) 640-7139 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.repair.whirlpool.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Dehumidifiers
- Company
- Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 1.4 million
- Sold at
- Department and appliance stores nationwide sold the dehumidifiers, from February 1997 through December 2001, for between $130 and $260.
- Recall date
- January 31, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.