Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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The hazard
An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents reported: Home Depot has received 18 reports of the dehumidifiers catching fire. One consumer reported a burn injury to his forearm.
What to do now
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.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC