CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of
CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of Dehumidifiers
Why was CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Announce Recall of recalled?
Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and destroy and discard them. W.C. Woods is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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
- Dehumidifier
- Company
- W.C. Wood Company, of Ottawa, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 2,500
- Sold at
- Independent retailers sold the dehumidifiers nationwide, from March 2002 through June 2002, for between $160 and $190.
- Recall date
- October 17, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- W.C. Wood discovered the problem through routine testing. No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being done to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes Wood's and Edison model 40-pint capacity dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers were sold in white (Wood's) and beige (Edison) plastic with the word "Wood's" or "Edison" printed across the control panel. Both models have control knobs for fan speed and humidity level, and a "bucket full" light. The model and serial numbers are written on a label behind the removable water bucket on the front of the unit. The label reads in part, "Wood's" or "Edison" and "Made in Canada." Model Name Model Number Serial Number Wood's WMD40W 08603098 - 08822606 Edison EMD40 08669467 - 08669490