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Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on The Home DepotDec 17, 2009
Picture of Recalled Dehumidifier
Picture of Recalled Dehumidifier
Picture of Recalled Dehumidifier Label
Picture of Recalled Dehumidifier Label

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

The Home Depot from November 2000 through May 2007 for between $120 and $150.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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