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Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Recalled Dehumidifier
  • Recalled Dehumidifier Label
Name of Product:
Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers
Hazard:

An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 17, 2009
Units:

About 2,000

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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Importer(s):

The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-082

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